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GlossaryFexofenadine (Allegra)

antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing

Fexofenadine, commonly known by the brand name Allegra, is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic reactions, and is known for causing less drowsiness compared to some other antihistamines.

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research Multiple Minute Digitate Hyperkeratosis

9 citations, July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.

High-Dose Vitamin D3 and Tonsillectomy as Therapeutic Management in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Following Hepatitis B Vaccination: A Rare Case Report

research High-Dose Vitamin D3 and Tonsillectomy as Therapeutic Management in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Following Hepatitis B Vaccination: A Rare Case Report

April 2024 in “PubMed”

Hepatitis B vaccination can trigger HSP, and vitamin D correction and tonsillectomy can effectively manage it.

Repurposing of H1-Receptor Antagonists Cetirizine, Loratadine, and Fexofenadine for Systematic Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov Trials Using Semi-Automated Processes

research Repurposing of H1-Receptor Antagonists Cetirizine, Loratadine, and Fexofenadine for Systematic Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov Trials Using Semi-Automated Processes

October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology”

Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.

research Rosmarinus Officinalis and Skin: Antioxidant Activity and Possible Therapeutic Role in Cutaneous Diseases

7 citations, March 2023 in “Antioxidants”

Rosemary may help treat various skin conditions due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

research Gender-Specific Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

4 citations, October 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology”

Women with pancreatic cancer are more likely to have certain side effects from chemotherapy than men.

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community After using fin for 1.5 years, i switched to 0.5 dut daily

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 weeks ago

After switching from finasteride to 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, the user experienced thinner hair but no shedding. They are considering continuing dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil, while also dealing with allergy-like symptoms possibly unrelated to the medication.

community Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair?

in Treatment 41 upvotes 3 years ago

Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.

community Allergan recruiting for Setipiprant trial in the US

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The conversation discusses a clinical trial for Setipiprant in the US, starting June 29th, with eligibility excluding recent users of minoxidil or finasteride. It encourages informed decision-making before signing up.

community New treatment? Minox + Bimatoprost

in Treatment 6 upvotes 11 months ago

A user discussed a new hair loss treatment combining 5% Minoxidil with Bimatoprost 0.3mg/ml, applied once daily. They referenced a study suggesting Bimatoprost may be more effective than Minoxidil.

community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

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