research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Drug repurposing finds new uses for old drugs quickly and cheaply.
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research Effects of finasteride in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Potential Lipolytic Effect of Panduratin A Loaded Microspicule Serum as a Transdermal Delivery Approach for Subcutaneous Fat Reduction
The serum reduced thigh fat and improved skin firmness.
research Bletilla striata polysaccharide-based dissolving microneedle patch integrated with nanoparticles for promoting hair regrowth
A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth with less frequent dosing.
research Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: a report on 5 cases
Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
research Repurposing Finasteride and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors as Novel Antimicrobials: A Dual-Action Approach to Target Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens
Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
research Analysis of Prescribing Practices in the Dermatology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
research Finasteride-related depression and suicidal ideation
research P.08: Development of dissolving microneedles containing finasteride with improved permeability and bioavailability.
Dissolving microneedles with finasteride improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
research Drug-associated insomnia: A pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system
Certain medications, especially nervous system drugs, can cause insomnia, with risks varying by age and gender.
research Synthesis and Evaluation of 2‘-Substituted 4-(4‘-Carboxy- or 4‘-carboxymethylbenzylidene)-N-acylpiperidines: Highly Potent and in Vivo Active Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 2 Inhibitors
Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
research Effectiveness and safety of finasteride in male chronic pelvic pain syndrome
research Low Intensity Ultrasound as an Antidote to Taxane/Paclitaxel-induced Cytotoxicity
Low intensity ultrasound may reduce side effects of chemotherapy drugs like paclitaxel.
research Interconnected PolymerS TeChnology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions
A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
research Fast-Embeddable Grooved Microneedles by Shear Actuation for Accurate Transdermal Drug Delivery
New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
research Modern Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Management: Intelligent Drug Delivery and Metabolic Reprogramming for Ovarian Restoration and Fertility Optimization
New treatments for PCOS using smart drug delivery, metabolic changes, and AI show promise but need more research.
research Direct reprogramming of human fibroblasts into hair-inducing dermal papilla cell-like cells by a single small molecule
Peficitinib can turn human fibroblasts into cells that help grow hair.
research Styling without shedding: Novel topical formula reduces hair shedding by contracting the arrector pili muscle
A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
research Bioequivalence Study of Two Different Coated Tablet Formulations of Finasteride in Healthy Volunteers
Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
research Bullous Lichen Planus treated with Oral Minipulse Therapy: A Rare Case Report
Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
research Pharmacological management of polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS treatment should be personalized, using birth control pills or metformin for symptoms, with lifestyle changes being essential.
research Design, Synthesis and Anxiolytic Activity Evaluation of N-Acyltryptophanyl- Containing Dipeptides, Potential TSPO Ligands#
The compound GD-23 may reduce anxiety like diazepam by targeting the TSPO receptor.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
research Enhancement of percutaneous absorption of Finasteride by cosolvents, cosurfactant and surfactants
Transcutol P best increases Finasteride absorption for hair loss treatment.
research Characterization of Soluplus/ASC-DP Nanoparticles Encapsulated with Minoxidil for Skin Targeting
The nanoparticles improved minoxidil's skin absorption, making them promising for skin treatments.
research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments.
research Contraceptive Implants
Contraceptive implants are effective, long-lasting, and safe with manageable side effects.
research Swellable Microneedles in Drug Delivery and Diagnostics
Swellable microneedles could improve drug delivery and diagnostics but need more research on materials and technology integration.
research Understanding the formation mechanism of drug-polymer inclusion complex by structure elucidation and theoretical calculation
The research found how certain drugs and polymers form stable complexes, which could help develop new pharmaceutical forms.
research Transdermal delivery of mixnoxidil with block copolymer nanoparticles
Smaller nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery through hair follicles.