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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that omeprazole can cause acquired generalized hypertrichosis by significantly increasing duodenal prostaglandin E2 synthesis, which is involved in hair growth regulation.
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July 1993 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” This study observed that omeprazole was highly effective in reducing symptoms and esophagitis in children with severe esophagitis unresponsive to other treatments, though its long-term safety regarding elevated gastrin levels remains uncertain.
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March 2023 in “Polymers” This study suggests that a chitosan-coated omeprazole-loaded nanoemulgel formulation may effectively treat certain skin infections due to its demonstrated antimicrobial properties and enhanced antibacterial activity.
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September 2006 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study concluded that finasteride 1 mg does not significantly affect the metabolism of omeprazole in young healthy Japanese male extensive or poor metabolizers for CYP2C19.
October 2025 in “Česká gynekologie” This study conducted in fertility clinics in Abbottabad found that hyperprolactinemia is the most prevalent cause of secondary amenorrhea, affecting 31.7% of cases, followed by drug-induced amenorrhea in 14.3% of patients, with oral contraceptives and omeprazole as common factors.