research Antiandrogenic progestins for treatment of signs of androgenisation and hormonal contraception
Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
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research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review
Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research T07-O-05 Finasteride 5 mg and sexual side effects. How many of these are related to a nocebo phenomenon?
Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
research The neurosteroidogenic enzyme 5α-reductase modulates the role of D1 dopamine receptors in rat sensorimotor gating
5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Remission Time of COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Interventional Trial in 130 SARS-CoV-2 Positive Men
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research Repurposing FDA approved drugs for psoriasis indications through integrated molecular docking, one-SVM algorithm, and molecular dynamics simulation approaches
Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene may be repurposed to treat psoriasis.
research Preliminary toxicity profile of arotinoids SMR-2 and SMR-6 in male B6D2F1 mice*1
SMR-2 and SMR-6 are much more toxic than retinoic acid, causing severe side effects.
research DRUG NEWS
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
research A prospective trial of the effects of isotretinoin on quality of life and depressive symptoms
Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
research 709 Nitric oxide-releasing topical therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis
SB414 may be an effective treatment for atopic dermatitis by reducing swelling and bacterial infection.
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 Hormonal manipulation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Finasteride withdrawal induces anxiety-like behavior and novelty avoidance in adult male rats.
Finasteride withdrawal causes anxiety-like behavior in male rats.
research СРАВНЕНИЕ ВЛИЯНИЯ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОГО МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ СИНУС-ЛИФТИНГА И СЕПТОПЛАСТИКИ У КРЫС НА ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ СИМПАТИЧЕСКОЙ И ПАРАСИМПАТИЧЕСКОЙ НЕРВНЫХ СИСТЕМ
Sinus lifting and septoplasty in rats increased sympathetic nervous activity and caused metabolic changes after surgery.
research Cyproterone/finasteride
Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel unsaturated carboxysteroids as human 5α-reductase inhibitors: A legitimate approach
New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
research Drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives
Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
research RU 58841-myristate–prodrug development for topical treatment of acne and androgenetic alopecia.
RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
research Successful rapid subcutaneous desensitization to anakinra in a case of delayed‐type hypersensitivity reaction
A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Former finasteride users with sexual side effects at increased risk for depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
Men with sexual side effects from finasteride may face higher risks of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Oral retinoids-present status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
research Uso do espironolactona no tratamento da acne vulgar na mulher adulta: uma revisão integrativa
Spironolactone is an effective and safe treatment for acne in adult women.
research Design, Synthesis, and Biological Characterization of Metabolically Stable Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
Researchers developed new compounds that target the androgen receptor effectively with fewer side effects.
research Finasteride-related self-harm and suicidal ideation
research FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire/Function in Women
Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.