research In situ detection of retinoid-X receptor expression in normal and psoriatic human skin
RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch [A patient with advanced recurrent breast cancer who firmly resisted hair loss and was then treated by combination therapy with high-dose toremifene and capecitabine].
The combination of high-dose toremifene and capecitabine was effective for advanced recurrent breast cancer.
research Azithromycin and Roxithromycin define a new family of “senolytic” drugs that target senescent human fibroblasts
Azithromycin and Roxithromycin can remove aging cells and may help with anti-aging.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men
research Formestane Preferred as Second-Line Therapy in Advanced Breast Cancer
Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
research TSPO ligand etifoxine attenuates LPS-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
research A Patient Preference-Weighted Quantitative Benefit-Risk Analysis of Ritlecitinib for Alopecia Areata to Inform Medical Decision Making
research Improvement in Patient‐Reported Emotional Symptoms and Activity Limitations due to Hair Loss in Patients With Alopecia Areata Treated With Ritlecitinib: Additional Analyses From ALLEGRO ‐2b/3
Ritlecitinib improves emotional well-being and activity levels in alopecia areata patients.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research FCE 28260, a new 5α-reductase inhibitor: In vitro and in vivo effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research Cryptotanshinone Suppressed Postmenopausal Osteoporosis by Preventing RANKL-Mediated Osteoclastogenesis against Kidney Injury
Cryptotanshinone may help treat postmenopausal osteoporosis and protect kidneys.
research Strontium Ranelate Promotes Chondrogenesis Through Inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin Pathway
Strontium ranelate helps cartilage growth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
research Clobetasol/minoxidil
research Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Negatively Regulate Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Growth and Epithelial:Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling
SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
research Repurposing of H1-receptor antagonists (levo)cetirizine, (des)loratadine, and fexofenadine as a case study for systematic analysis of trials on clinicaltrials.gov using semi-automated processes with custom-coded software
Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
research Updated Integrated Safety Analysis of Ritlecitinib up to ~5 Years in Adolescents With Alopecia Areata From the ALLEGRO Clinical Trials
Ritlecitinib is generally safe for adolescents with alopecia areata over 5 years.
research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
research Improvement of female pattern hair loss with bicalutamide: a time-dependent process
Bicalutamide may reduce hair shedding in women but needs longer trials to confirm its effectiveness.
research Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Minoxidil May be a Partial Agonist of Estrogen Receptor Alpha
Minoxidil might partially activate estrogen receptors, affecting hair growth.
research Slow progress in prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Components as Antiandrogens From Herbal Medicine
A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
research Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)
Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata without increasing adverse risks.
research First drug for severe alopecia recommended by NICE could benefit 14,000 patients
Ritlecitinib can help about 14,000 people with severe hair loss.
research ‘Ritlecitinib: unveiling hair regrowth for alopecia areata’
Ritlecitinib is the first FDA-approved pill for treating significant hair loss in alopecia areata patients aged 12 and up.
research Novel Lead Generation through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research Drug News
Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.