research Spotlight Commentary: Importance of Dose Redefining in the Process of Drug Repurposing
Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
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research Drug-Induced Postinfantile Giant Cell Hepatitis
Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research Weekly Docetaxel in Minimally Pretreated Cancer Patients: A Dose-Escalation Study Focused on Feasibility and Cumulative Toxicity of Long-Term Administration
Giving docetaxel weekly at 40 mg/m² is manageable and has low toxicity for cancer patients.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: Metamorphosis of an Old Drug into a New Form of Chemotherapy
Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
research The Use of Cyclosporine in Dermatology: Part I
Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research An Open, Randomized, Comparative Study of Oral Finasteride and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
research Non-Clinical Safety Evaluation and Risk Assessment of Aleglitazar, a Dual PPAR α/γ Agonist, and Its Major Human Metabolite
Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
research Safety of Four Treatment Regimens in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar safety profiles.
research Applications of Steroid Drugs Entrapped in Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
research An Efficient Method for Isolation of Hair Papillae and Follicle Epithelium from Human Scalp Specimens
A new method helps isolate key hair components to study hair growth and loss.
research Autologous Cell-Based Therapy for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Dermal Sheath Cup Cells: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blinded Dose-Finding Clinical Study
DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
research First-Line Therapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel in Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
research Human Stem Cell Use in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Stem cell treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
research A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Following Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Hair Loss
Both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments lack a standard treatment plan and sufficient patient satisfaction data.
research Discussion of 'A Hybrid Phase I-II/III Clinical Trial Design Allowing Dose Re-Optimization in Phase III' by Andrew G. Chapple and Peter F. Thall
The new clinical trial design is promising but needs real-world trials to test its effectiveness and possible enhancements.
research Fatigue, Alopecia, and Stomatitis Among Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4 and 6 Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
research First-In-Man Clinical Trial of the Oral Pan-AKT Inhibitor MK-2206 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
MK-2206 was safe and effectively blocked AKT signaling in cancer patients, warranting more trials.
research Role of Liposomal Anthracyclines in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.
research Budesonide for Maintenance of Remission in Crohn's Disease
Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
research Interventions for Nail Psoriasis
Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research Innovative Sequence of Docetaxel–Gemcitabine Based on Preclinical Data in the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase I Study
The new chemotherapy combination for advanced lung cancer showed a 35.7% response rate but caused significant side effects.
research Phase I Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of SU-014813 in Combination with Docetaxel in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
The drug combination was safe and showed promise in treating advanced tumors.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
research Dermal Sheath Cells and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Dermal sheath cells can help grow new hair follicles and show promise in treating hair loss.