research Long-Acting Microneedle Formulations
Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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research Gender-Linked Differences in Human Skin
Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychopharmacologic Agents
Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
research A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
research Chemoprevention of Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia in Mice by Dietary Administration of L-Cystine and Vitamin B6
L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
research Successful Response to a Combination of Intralesional Methotrexate and Fractional CO2 Laser in Refractory Alopecia Areata: Case Report
A combination of methotrexate injections and CO2 laser treatment led to complete hair regrowth in two patients with hard-to-treat alopecia.
research Presumptive Albendazole Toxicosis in 12 Alpacas
High doses of albendazole can be deadly for alpacas.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Development of a Two-Dimensional Model for Predicting Transdermal Permeation with the Follicular Pathway: Demonstration with a Caffeine Study
Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
research The Safety of Local Hormonal Treatment for Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Women With Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer on Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-Analysis
Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
research Oxiconazole Nitrate: Pharmacology, Efficacy, And Safety Of A New Imidazole Antifungal Agent
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and well-tolerated for treating various fungal skin infections.
research Alopecia in Rats Fed Certain Soybean Oil Meal Rations
Rats fed soybean oil meal lost hair, but adding inositol, biotin, cystine, or methionine to their diet prevented this and improved growth.
research Injectable Gelatin/Metal/Tea Polyphenol Double Nanonetworks for Diabetic Wound Healing
New injectable hydrogels with gelatin, metal, and tea polyphenols help heal diabetic wounds faster by controlling infection, improving blood vessel growth, and managing oxidative stress.
research UV Spectrophotometric Method for Simultaneous Determination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin in Combined Dosage Form
Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure finasteride and tamsulosin in tablets.
research Triglyceridemia in Conditions of Food Stress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Androgenic Alopecia
Women with PCOS and androgenic alopecia have different triglyceride metabolism compared to those without hair loss.
research Enhancement of Percutaneous Absorption of Finasteride by Cosolvents, Cosurfactant, and Surfactants
Transcutol P best increases Finasteride absorption for hair loss treatment.
research Simultaneous Effects of Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol Succinate on Local Hair Growth Promotion and Systemic Absorption of Topically Applied Minoxidil in a Mouse Model
Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
research Nanoporous Silica Entrapped Lipid-Drug Complexes for the Solubilization and Absorption Enhancement of Poorly Soluble Drugs
Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Increasing the Percutaneous Absorption and Follicular Penetration of Retinal by Topical Application of Proretinal Nanoparticles
Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
research The Novel Excipient, Dodecyl-2-N, N-Dimethylaminopropionate Hydrochloride (DDAIP-HCl) Improves the Flux of Minoxidil in Human Skin
DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Treatments and Their Efficacy
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Studies on the Efficacy of Methyl Esters of N-Alkyl Fatty Acids as Penetration Enhancers
Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
research Enhancement of Drug Permeation Across Skin Through Stratum Corneum Ablation
Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
research A Simple Decision Tree for Identifying Early Oral Drug Candidates With Likely Pharmacokinetic Nonlinearity by Intestinal CYP3A Saturation
The decision tree can predict drug absorption issues with good accuracy but needs more validation and adjustments for other factors.
research Improvement in Physicochemical Parameters of DPPC Liposomes and Increase in Skin Permeation of Aciclovir and Minoxidil by the Addition of Cationic Polymers
Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
research The Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
research Inositol Versus Metformin Administration in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients
Inositol was more effective than metformin in improving menstrual cycles and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
research Preliminary Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of Novel Non-Steroidal Antiandrogens in the Rat: Relation of Their Systemic Activity to the Formation of a Common Metabolite
Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
research Germacrone and Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extracts from Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Increase Skin Penetration of Minoxidil, a Hair Growth Promoter
Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.