January 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.
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November 2024 in “Cureus” Recognizing RSCC is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high risk of poor outcomes.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The plant Russelia equisetiformis has beneficial chemical compounds and effects.
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June 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The Enterobacter isolate AMS1-S8 is effective for removing selenium from wastewater.
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
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December 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to determine which is better.
January 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” Cyclosporine combined with other treatments can help hair regrow in severe alopecia areata, but it may cause side effects.
December 2024 in “PubMed” Cyclosporine effectively treated a woman's stubborn skin condition.
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Asiasari Radix et Rhizoma is safe and has potential for new drug development due to its therapeutic properties.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Sulfur-based treatments combined with simparica effectively treat scabies in puppies.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain peptides can prevent hair loss in young rats caused by a cancer drug.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” The topical treatment WR 279,396 effectively healed cutaneous leishmaniasis in mice without relapse.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Most patients with alopecia areata see significant hair regrowth within 93 days of starting ritlecitinib treatment.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” High-dose ciclosporin significantly improved a young cat's severe skin condition.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a woman with a genetic mutation regrow her hair and improved her health.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
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January 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Spironolactone helps reduce fluid in the eye in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, but doesn't improve vision and recurrence is common.