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January 2013 in “Medicinal chemistry” This study reported that among 10 tested 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole compounds, compound 4c showed the highest activity against cancer cell lines, with a 95.37% average growth rate.
May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2013 in “Reactions Weekly”
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this survey of dermatologists, pimozide was most commonly identified as the preferred first-line antipsychotic for treating delusions of parasitosis, followed by risperidone.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
August 2013 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of recognizing adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and encourages reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program; it reports no new results.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Adding zinc to pyrithione zinc improves its effectiveness against scalp conditions like dandruff.
This review explores the synthesis and potential of azasteroids as novel drugs, discussing challenges in their production and reporting no new clinical results.
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June 1991 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study found that once-daily oxiconazole cream effectively treats tinea infections, achieving at least 80% cure rates, and shows comparable efficacy to other antifungal creams with similar tolerability.
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April 2008 in “Neuroscience Letters” Olanzapine reduces stress-related anxiety in rats when given acutely.
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January 1984 in “Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry” This study found that benzodiazepine therapy in women with idiopathic hirsutism significantly increased sex hormone binding globulin and decreased dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, but did not significantly affect hair growth.
This report adds two cases of total ovarian pigmentation, with no associated symptoms or pathological findings, to the previously reported unilateral case.
April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” This article discusses the formulation and evaluation of hair gels that may improve the treatment and prevention of dandruff by providing longer-lasting effects compared to traditional shampoos and lotions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacological Sciences” This study demonstrated that benzothiazepines, such as diltiazem and JTV-519, exert anxiolytic-like effects through allopregnanolone biosynthesis in mice, similar to carbamazepine.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that topical cetirizine increased hair shaft thickness and improved clinical outcomes from the patients' perspective in female androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, with similar side effect profiles.
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” In this study, ketoconazole treatment improved acne in all women and reduced hirsutism in some, but it caused several side effects and requires careful monitoring.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.
March 2022 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine” This study found that azelaic acid at all tested concentrations showed anti-Demodex efficacy similar to 5% permethrin, with no statistically significant differences between the treatments.
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June 2020 in “BMC Health Services Research” This study found that after a health warning, off-label flutamide use by women reduced significantly in Spain, although misuse among ambulatory patients remains an issue.
October 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that deuruxolitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in those with moderate to severe alopecia areata compared to placebo, though it was associated with manageable side effects such as elevated creatinine kinase levels, headaches, and acne, especially at higher doses.
January 2016 in “International journal of advanced research in chemical sciences” This study developed a new spectrophotometric method to accurately measure finasteride levels in pharmaceutical formulations using a reaction with NBD-CL.
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” This study observed a strong overall reduction in the use of CPA/EE in the Netherlands, despite similar proportions of users with acne or other hyperandrogenic conditions before and after the referral procedure.
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” This source reports that trastuzumab deruxtecan improves outcomes in HER2-positive and HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the need for careful adverse event monitoring, particularly for interstitial lung disease, and managing emetic risk to maximize benefits.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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March 2013 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This publication discusses the political rationale behind the French regulator ANSM's decision to withdraw Diane®-35 from the market, in response to health concerns associated with third-generation oral contraceptives.
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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” This study found that fluconazole was associated with telogen effluvium in both a rat model and human patients, although retinoic acid levels were not identified as a causal factor.
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, may be associated with the use of albendazole therapy.
October 2025 in “Figshare” This systematic review and meta-analysis reported that deuruxolitinib is effective for hair regrowth and improving patient-reported outcomes in individuals with moderate to severe alopecia areata, but observed manageable treatment-emergent adverse events such as elevated creatinine kinase levels and headaches, particularly with higher doses.
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February 2000 in “Anti-cancer drugs” In this pilot study, Doxil at 60 mg/m² every 4 weeks showed activity against hormone-refractory prostate cancer but was limited by severe mucocutaneous toxicities.