research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
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research Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research Telogen Effluvium: Acute and Chronic Hair Loss Conditions
Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition with acute cases resolving quickly and chronic cases potentially lasting longer, sometimes requiring treatment.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Deoxycorticosterone’s Anticonvulsant Effects in Infant Rats Are Blocked by Finasteride, but Not by Indomethacin
Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Men's Health
The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.
research Can We Teach Old Drugs New Tricks? Repurposing Neuropharmacological Drugs for Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Old neuropharmacological drugs might be effective for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Thiazole: A Versatile Standalone Moiety Contributing to the Development of Various Drugs and Biologically Active Agents
Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
research Synthetic Approaches for Pharmacologically Active Decorated Six-Membered Diazines
The document concludes that specific methods for making diazine-based drugs can lead to high yields and are important for creating effective treatments for various diseases.
research Role of Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptogenic Neurosteroids in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Epilepsy
Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs
Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Adverse Drug Reactions Reported in 1978
A document listed serious side effects from various drugs, including deaths and diseases, emphasizing the importance of being aware of drug side effects.
research Molecular Docking Studies and ADME Prediction of Novel Isatin Analogs with Potent Anti-EGFR Activity
Some new isatin compounds could be strong cancer-fighting drugs because they fit well in cancer-related proteins and have good drug-like properties.
research Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions: Case Studies
Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Two Clinically Similar Conditions
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research Diseases of the Skin: Drug Ill Effects on the Skin
All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
research Pellagroid Dermatitis During a Ketogenic Diet and Anti-Epileptic Therapy
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
research Onychomadesis: A Rare Adverse Effect in Early-Period Valproic Acid Therapy
Valproic acid can very rarely cause nail separation, which usually gets better on its own after stopping the drug.
research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Disease-Modifying Activity of Progesterone in the Hippocampus Kindling Model of Epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research Aromatase Inhibition by Letrozole Attenuates Kainic Acid-Induced Seizures but Not Neurotoxicity in Mice
Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
research Spotlight Commentary: Importance of Dose Redefining in the Process of Drug Repurposing
Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
research Sodium Valproate: Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde
Sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, especially in patients who don't respond to other medications.
research Hair Loss with Levetiracetam in Five Patients with Epilepsy
Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
research Role of Drug Repurposing in Sustainable Drug Discovery
Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.