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GlossaryLovastatin

medication that lowers cholesterol by inhibiting liver enzyme production

Lovastatin, also known by brand names such as Mevacor, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility: Assessment of the FDA Pharmacovigilance Database

research The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility: Assessment of the FDA Pharmacovigilance Database

November 2023 in “Brain Sciences”

Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.

A Cell Membrane-Level Approach to Cicatricial Alopecia Management: Is Caveolin-1 a Viable Therapeutic Target in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?

research A Cell Membrane-Level Approach to Cicatricial Alopecia Management: Is Caveolin-1 a Viable Therapeutic Target in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?

4 citations , May 2021 in “Biomedicines”

Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

25 citations , June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

research Targeting Pathogenic MICA-NKG2D Interactions by Statins: A Novel Adjunct Treatment Strategy for Alopecia Areata Management?

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Statins may help treat alopecia areata by reducing harmful immune interactions.

research Scalp Porokeratosis: Dermoscopy's Key Role in Unmasking a Hidden Condition

October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual”

Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.

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