research Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
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research Therapies
The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
research Pegylated-Interferon-Alpha 2a in Clinical Practice: How to Manage Patients Suffering from Side Effects
Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
research Effects of Ginsenoside Rb1 on Hypertrophic Scar Remodeling in Rabbit Model
Ginsenoside Rb1 may help remodel hypertrophic scars effectively at a dose of 0.56 mg.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research Prospective Cardiovascular Evaluation with 24-Hour Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Men Using 5-mg Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia
The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
research Hair Growth in a Patient with Alopecia Areata on Tocilizumab
A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
research Changes in Minoxidil Prescribing After Media Attention About Oral Use for Hair Loss
After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
research Letter to the Editors: Acknowledging Feedback on Finasteride Dose Study
The study looked at the effects of any dose of finasteride, not a specific amount.
research Similar Efficacy of Maintenance Treatment of Finasteride 1 mg Every Other Month Compared with Finasteride 1 mg Daily in Korean Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Taking Finasteride 1 mg Daily for 1 Year
Finasteride 1 mg every other month works as well as daily dose for hair loss maintenance.
research Cyproterone Is Effective for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Cyproterone helps women with hair loss caused by genetics. More research is needed to confirm the best dose.
research The Side Effects of Platinum-Based Chemotherapy Drugs: A Review for Chemists
Platinum-based chemotherapy drugs can cause many severe side effects, often requiring dose reductions and additional medications to manage.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Japanese Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride, especially in a 1mg dose, effectively slows hair loss and improves hair growth in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss.
research Effect of Cyclosporin on Hair-Existing Area of Nude Mice
Cyclosporin extends hair growth in mice, but high-dose corticosteroids block this effect.
research Vemurafenib-Induced Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Case Report
Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
research Concurrent Eosinophilic Pneumonitis and Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Secondary to Naproxen
Naproxen can cause serious lung issues, but high-dose aspirin might be safer.
research Notes From The Editor Emeritus, 2011–2013
Caffeine can stimulate hair growth, but the best dose and frequency for hair loss treatment are still unknown.
research Is the Effect Worth the Risk? The Most Common Complaints During Oral Isotretinoin Anti-Acne Therapy and Controversies Around Its Adverse Effects
Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
research Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism in a Shi Tzu Dog Treated with Twice-Daily Oral Trilostane: A Case Report
A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
research Hair Loss in Psychopharmacology
Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but stopping or reducing the dose usually reverses it.
research Presence of a Deletion Mutation (c.716delA) in the Ligand Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor in an Indian Patient with Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A genetic mutation caused severe rickets and alopecia in an Indian patient, but high-dose calcium and phosphate treatment improved their condition.
research Cyproterone Acetate as Initial Treatment and Maintenance Therapy for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
research Radiation-Induced Alopecia
A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
research Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption
Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
research Formulation and Characterization of Transethosomes for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Propranolol Hydrochloride
The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
research Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Janus Kinase Inhibitors Used in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Baricitinib and deuruxolitinib are effective for treating alopecia areata, but their efficacy depends on the dose.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles
Sex hormones and antiandrogens can either stimulate or inhibit human hair follicle cell growth depending on the dose.
research Cutaneous Effects in Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
research The Impact of Immune-Modifying Treatments for Skin Diseases on the Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccines: A Narrative Review
People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.