March 2026 in “Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” This review reports that pharmacogenomic variations in the SULT1A1 enzyme significantly influence the response to minoxidil treatment for alopecia, suggesting personalized therapeutic strategies could improve efficacy while emerging pharmaceutical technologies aim to optimize oral minoxidil's absorption and minimize side effects.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this research, RNA expression analysis of scalp biopsies from lichen planopilaris patients revealed changes in specific genes after treatments with hydroxychloroquine, narrow band UVB, or low level laser light therapy, suggesting potential biomarkers and implicating M2 macrophages in the disease's immunopathogenesis.
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October 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This article reviews the history and challenges of warfarin use and suggests that monitoring genetic and environmental factors could improve individualized dosing and safety, but no new results are reported.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” This study reviewed the dosages of products approved in Japan from 2003-2010 and found that 28.1% were at different levels than in the U.S., with limited evidence suggesting different clinical responses.
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” This article examines the public health risks and benefits of pill organizers and cutters, concluding that healthcare professionals should guide their use to prevent potential medication stability and efficacy issues.