36 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
March 2017 in “Current dermatology reports” Topical JAK inhibitors can effectively treat alopecia areata and vitiligo by modulating immune responses.
20 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
September 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” JAK inhibitors like baricitinib are a new FDA-approved treatment for alopecia areata, but safety data is incomplete.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
December 2012 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors help treat prostate issues in aging men, but their role in cancer prevention is debated.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
24 citations
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Dutasteride may help reduce brain inflammation and improve cognition.
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” JAK inhibitors are more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than dupilumab and apremilast.
January 2002 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Finasteride treatment makes the prostate look more like a healthy one.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Research on HIV-1 capsid inhibitors has progressed significantly, with the U.S. leading in contributions.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” 5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
37 citations
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May 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
20 citations
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August 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Ezetimibe effectively reduces prostate size in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Canagliflozin helps overcome progestin resistance in certain endometrial cancer cells.
September 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
14 citations
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
June 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Using Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) in COVID-19 treatment requires careful consideration due to their immunosuppressive effects.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
September 2004 in “Inpharma Weekly” 15 citations
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
45 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Sorafenib may cause hand-foot and stump syndrome, requiring early detection and management.
22 citations
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June 2011 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Certain medications like α1-blockers, benzodiazepines, and finasteride increase the risk of floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking JAK1 or JAK3 helps reverse hair loss in a mouse model of alopecia areata.