8 citations
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February 2006 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” A woman with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome had bone damage, showing the need for careful treatment.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of exemestane as a treatment for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Biology and medicine” This study found that chronic use of Russelia equisetiformis extracts in rats may impair liver function, with a more pronounced effect observed from the methanol extract.
6 citations
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report highlights a successful treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for cyclic neutropenia in a 16-year-old girl experiencing recurring oral aphthae and fever.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that in vitro, the methanolic extract of Musa Acuminata bract was effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, suggesting potential use for treating bacterial infections.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “PubMed” This case report describes a rare instance of successful treatment of feline leishmaniosis in a cat, with noted nephrotoxic effects possibly linked to long-term allopurinol use.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology” This review summarizes existing studies on 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, noting their effectiveness in reducing prostate volume and cancer risk but highlighting an increased risk of higher grade prostate cancer.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that supplementation with CL22209, a standardized Asparagus racemosus root extract, significantly reduced menopausal symptoms and improved hormonal regulation among early perimenopausal women, with notable improvements in vasomotor and menstrual symptoms compared to placebo, while being safe and well-tolerated over 120 days.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, a topical application of Lotus corniculatus seed extract significantly reduced sebum production and skin oiliness in humans through inhibition of lipid synthesis pathways.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses the treatment of alopecia universalis in a 6-year-old girl using simvastatin/ezetimibe, minoxidil, and prednisolone, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that administering mesenchymal stem cells to UV-exposed mice reduced melanin levels, although the decrease was not statistically significant.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia model in BALB/c mice, finding that a 0.075 ml testosterone injection best replicated the dermal and hair follicle conditions of AGA patients, providing a promising tool for future drug testing and research into AGA therapies.
This study found that while finasteride effectively improves hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, it may affect fertility at higher doses, and the evidence on its long-term sexual side effects is inconsistent and requires more rigorous research.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” This study on diabetic rats reported that Ziziphus spina-christi ethanol leaf extract significantly reduced blood glucose levels and improved liver and kidney function, suggesting possible benefits in managing diabetes symptoms in this animal model.
June 2023 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, researchers found that high doses of rosemary extract given to lactating mother rats adversely affected their offspring, causing weight issues and damage to liver, kidney, and testis tissues, suggesting potential teratogenic risks if used during human pregnancy and lactation.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a novel nutraceutical supplement improved hair growth and strength in subjects with hair thinning compared to placebo, without reported side effects.
September 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” In this study involving women undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy, a twice-daily topical application of BPM31543 was well-tolerated and showed potential in reducing severe hair loss, prompting further investigation at higher doses.
This study developed a novel FRET-based 3D in vitro breast tumor model that can non-invasively evaluate drug-induced effects, showing its potential as an intermediary screening platform for cancer drugs.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that lithocholic acid may enhance hair regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors in human dermal papilla cells.
September 2013 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This review discusses teriflunomide as a disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis and highlights its effectiveness and safety in clinical trials, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2008 in “Trends in Urology Gynaecology & Sexual Health” This study found that continuous use of loop diuretics may double the rate of bone loss in elderly men compared to intermittent or non-use.
16 citations
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October 1994 in “PubMed” This review, drawing on literature and personal experience, suggests that sodium valproate is a safe and effective antiepileptic drug for various epileptic conditions in children and adults, including the elderly.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This case report describes a non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy that resolved after discontinuing topical 5% minoxidil treatment.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study used a Lebanese national registry to document dermatologic symptoms related to COVID-19 and its vaccines, noting that urticaria and telogen effluvium were common during infection, while urticaria and herpes zoster were notable post-vaccination.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” This report describes the first suspected case of dermatologic adverse effects from subcutaneous furosemide in cats, noting ulcerative skin lesions that resolved after switching the formulation.
March 2019 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” This report covers the diagnosis and treatment of equine pemphigus foliaceus presented by a case study of a Hackney pony mare, showing improvement with prednisolone treatment.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
107 citations
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This paper reviews the use of interferons, particularly alfa interferon, in treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, noting its substantial efficacy both alone and in combination therapies with predictable, generally well-tolerated side effects.
17 citations
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May 1998 in “Steroids” This study constructed a model to predict finasteride's inhibitory activity on 5α-reductase type 2 and calculated that a 1 μM plasma concentration, after 50 mg administration, matches prostate inhibition levels.