research Role of Drug Repurposing in Sustainable Drug Discovery
Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research A Gender Hypothesis of sex disparities in adverse drug events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 and Hair Biology: Bridging Basic Science and Therapeutic Applications
FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
research Appropriateness of oral drugs for long-term treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older persons: results of a systematic literature review and international consensus validation process (LUTS-FORTA 2014)
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
research Baricitinib Safety for Events of Special Interest in Populations at Risk: Analysis from Randomised Trial Data Across Rheumatologic and Dermatologic Indications
Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Real World Evidence in Alopecia Areata: Current Management, Emerging Therapies and Future Challenges – A Narrative Review
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but long-term safety and emotional support are important.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Beyond Cytotoxicity: Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse and JAK-STAT Signaling
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss may be linked to immune system changes, and certain treatments could help but need careful use.
research Industry updates in advanced therapy medicinal products and regenerative medicine – March 2026
Significant progress and investment in advanced therapies and regenerative medicine continue.
research Pharmacovigilance-based drug repurposing: searching for putative drugs with hypohidrosis or anhidrosis adverse events for use against hyperhidrosis
Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
research Engineered extracellular vesicles for tissue repair and regeneration
Engineered extracellular vesicles can improve tissue repair and regeneration.
research Social media for arthritis-related comparative effectiveness and safety research and the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising
Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.
research Medicalized Aesthetic Uses of Exosomes and Cell Culture-Conditioned Media: Opening an Advanced Care Era for Biologically Inspired Cutaneous Prejuvenation and Rejuvenation
Exosomes and cell culture-conditioned media improve skin quality and reduce aging signs.
research Photobiomodulation therapy
Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
research Extracellular Vesicles in Regenerative and Cosmetic Medicine: Safety, Clinical Effectiveness, Therapeutic Applications, and Regulatory Challenges
Extracellular vesicles show promise in regenerative and cosmetic medicine but need more research and regulation for safe use.
research A Profuse Pipeline of Promising Options
The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
research Understanding, recognizing, and managing toxicities of targeted anticancer therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research Alopecia after injection of ATX-101 for reduction of submental fat
ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.
research Digoxin-induced anemia among patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure: clinical data analysis and drug-gene interaction network
Digoxin is linked to a higher risk of anemia in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
research Sodium Valproate Improves Skin Flap Survival via Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid and Histone Deacetylase Inhibitory System
Sodium valproate helps skin healing by affecting GABA and histone deacetylase.
research Atypical post-finasteride syndrome: A pharmacological riddle
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
research Incredible Combination of Lifestyle Modification and Herbal Remedies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Management
Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
research Methotrexate Effectively Controls Ocular Inflammation in Japanese Patients With Non-infectious Uveitis
Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research “PRIDE” Complex
Certain cancer drugs can cause skin issues like rashes and itching.
research Data-driven strategies for drug repurposing: insights, recommendations, and case studies
Data-driven methods can effectively identify existing drugs for new uses, especially in cancer, infections, and respiratory diseases.
research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research Teriflunomide: A Once-daily Oral Medication for the Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.
research IDEA Group Consensus Statement on Medical Management of Adult Gender Incongruent Individuals Seeking Gender Affirmation as Male
The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.
research Risk of Autoimmune Skin Diseases Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis Using the FAERS Database
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can increase the risk of autoimmune skin diseases, especially bullous pemphigoid.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.