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July 2025 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” Drug repurposing can create safer, cheaper treatments by finding new uses for existing drugs.
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” Vitex negundo may help treat PCOD, but more human studies are needed.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” The dog improved significantly after treatment and needs lifelong thyroid medication.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia areata in 2 months.
December 2025 in “npj Breast Cancer” Capivasertib improves survival in certain breast cancer cases but requires careful management of side effects.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab may help improve symptoms in patients with overlapping autoimmune diseases.
March 2024 in “Bioimpacts” 400 nm particles penetrate hair follicles best, but mouse models aren't fully reliable for human studies.
February 2018 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” Minoxidil and finasteride are the main FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, with other methods showing promise but lacking strong evidence.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Certain drugs can cause male infertility, so fertility counseling and sperm preservation are advised.
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May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
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October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
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February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
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July 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice” Four new substances—minoxidil, ferrimanitol ovalbumin, clarithromycin, and glucosamine-hydrochloride—can cause occupational asthma.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” Personalized treatments for hair loss focus on specific genetic and biological pathways.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Apigenin and ellagic acid may help manage PCOS symptoms.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” Hydroxychloroquine is most effective for scarring alopecias, especially when combined with other treatments.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Pemigatinib may be effective for treating ZMYM2::FGFR1 fusion-positive leukemia.
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
Cadd4 effectively reduces cholesterol levels without side effects.
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January 2025 in “RSC Advances” Ascorbic acid derivatives improve drug delivery systems.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Microneedles offer a painless, effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.