research Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation
Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
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research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Itraconazole therapy for recalcitrant dermatophyte infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
research Geriatric Dermatologic Therapy
Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Skin Diseases (Noncancerous)
Common noncancerous skin diseases have various treatments, including topical applications, light therapy, surgery, and medications, with psychological support being important.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
research Farmácia Lusitana, Vila do Conde e nos Serviços Farmacêuticos do Hospital CUF, Porto
Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and staying updated on various health conditions.
research Efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil for lichen planopilaris
Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
research Contraception and the dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
research Oral Testosterone With and Without Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Dutasteride in Hypogonadal Men for 28 Days
Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
research Farmácia Serpa Pinto, Porto e Serviços Farmacêuticos do Instituto Português Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil, EPE, Porto
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery: Pharmacological and Biopharmaceutical Aspects
Solid lipid nanoparticles are promising for safe and effective drug delivery but need more research for clinical use.
research Connecting corporations and communities: Towards a theory of social inclusive open innovation
Corporations should adopt open innovation with community ideas to address social needs and empower communities.
research Drug interactions between common dermatological medications and the oral anti-COVID-19 agents nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir
Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
research Intestinal Lymphatic Biology, Drug Delivery, and Therapeutics: Current Status and Future Directions
The intestinal lymphatic system is active and promising for targeted drug delivery and therapies.
research Delivery Strategies of siRNA Therapeutics for Hair Loss Therapy
Effective delivery systems are crucial for siRNA hair loss treatments to work better.
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 Interventions for central serous chorioretinopathy: a network meta-analysis
No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
research Therapeutic, Prophylactic, and Functional Use of Probiotics: A Current Perspective
Probiotics show promise for health benefits but need more research to understand how they work.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: A Review for Dermatologists
Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
research Medical Dermatology
Early diagnosis, innovative treatments, and considering systemic conditions are crucial in dermatological care.
research Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment
Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
research Simultaneous Target-Mediated Drug Disposition-Pharmacodynamic (TMDD-PD) Modeling of Finasteride and Dutasteride: Impact of Target Binding and Turnover on Non-linear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride and dutasteride's effects are mainly due to target binding saturation and slow enzyme turnover.
research The RpoS Gatekeeper in Borrelia burgdorferi: An Invariant Regulatory Scheme That Promotes Spirochete Persistence in Reservoir Hosts and Niche Diversity
RpoS helps Borrelia burgdorferi survive in hosts and adapt to different environments.
research Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology
research Mycobacteriosis in a Pet Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) Caused by Mycobacterium xenopi: A Case Report on Neglected Risk of Zoonotic Transmission
A pet ferret had a serious infection from Mycobacterium xenopi, which can spread to humans.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.