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research Commentary: Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris
Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
research Teriflunomide: A Novel Oral Treatment for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Finasteride Users for Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Serious Concern or Red Herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Hair Loss: What Is the Evidence from a Clinical Perspective?
Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research to confirm effectiveness.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Potential Treatment for Noncicatricial Alopecias
Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
research Treatment of Tinea Capitis: A Critical Appraisal
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
research Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Steroid-Sparing Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Treatment of a Subepidermal Blistering Autoimmune Disease in a Dog: Clinical Communication
Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
research The Case for Case Reports
Case reports are important in medical science for discovering drugs and identifying rare conditions, despite their limitations.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
research Issues in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Androgen Receptor Antagonists Structure-Activity Relationships
Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Trichotillomania: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment
Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
research Long-Term Treatment of Severe Hypertension with Minoxidil, Propranolol, and Furosemide
Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
research Azathioprine
Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Potassium Channel Openers: Therapeutic Potential in Cardiology and Medicine
Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Endocrine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Current Concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.