5 citations
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June 2025 in “Advances in Therapy” This narrative review reports that metformin, traditionally used for type 2 diabetes management, may offer therapeutic benefits for various skin disorders, such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis, due to its anti-inflammatory and other beneficial properties, warranting further exploration in dermatology.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Zaleya pentandra extracts, finding high total polyphenol and flavonoid content and significant antibacterial effects, particularly in acetone extract, which may be suitable for developing antibacterial agents.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Urologia Internationalis” This review examines the current research on chemopreventive agents for prostate cancer, highlighting that while no definitive strategies have been confirmed, substances like finasteride, selenium, and vitamin E show promise in reducing risk.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This article presents two cases of anagen effluvium following oral albendazole use and summarizes previously reported cases, suggesting this side effect may occur with this drug.
54 citations
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September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses various herbal therapies, such as Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum, for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting their potential but highlighting unresolved questions about their efficacy and safety.
