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July 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This abstract is a website placeholder and reports no research findings or results; it contains navigation and policy information for JAMA Dermatology.
August 2025 in “Rare Metals” In this study, carbon dots derived from metformin and dopamine (MD‐CDs) effectively promoted healing in bacterial-infected wounds by inhibiting infection, expediting inflammation-to-healing transition, enhancing cell proliferation and migration, and fostering collagen deposition and hair follicle regeneration.
August 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” In this case report, researchers observed that local radiation therapy to the orbits may not be sufficient to halt progression of new retinal lesions in older patients, even when the disease initially appears confined to the intraocular space.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This study established a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method to accurately and precisely quantify silodosin and dutasteride in mixtures, meeting International Council of Harmonization validation criteria for stability, sensitivity, and recovery.
Finasteride may reduce heart damage in rats.
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” According to this source, dermaroller therapy is increasingly used in dermatology for conditions like acne scars and melasma due to its cost-effectiveness, minimal adverse effects, and ability to enhance topical treatment absorption, making it a popular resurfacing option across all skin types.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that vitamin D receptor expression in certain hair follicle cells varies throughout the murine hair cycle, suggesting a potential role for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in hair follicle biology.
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February 2021 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” This review discusses drug repurposing strategies for rare diseases, highlighting methodologies, achievements, and challenges, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” In this report, two adult patients with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome exhibited new cardiac features, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular and atrial dilatation, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular follow-up in adults with this condition.
January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” This study found that Phellodendri Cortex Ex may reduce prostate tissue damage and inhibit $5{\alpha}$-reductase gene expression in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” This case report discusses the diagnostic challenges and management options for three siblings with 46, XY DSD due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency, highlighting the genetic basis and impact on their quality of life.
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May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” This study found that Dutasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, demonstrated neuroprotective effects by preventing the MPTP-induced decline of dopaminergic markers in a Parkinson's disease mouse model.
January 2025 in “BMC Nephrology” This study reported that 83.1% of patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis experienced skin conditions, with xerosis affecting 63.6%, pruritis 36.4%, and notable occurrences of nail and oral anomalies, indicating a need for targeted dermatological management to improve patients' quality of life.
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January 1971 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 22-year-old female was diagnosed with follicular Dowling-Degos disease based on clinical and histological findings, with symptoms including skin lesions confined to hair follicles. The report emphasizes the importance of differentiating this rare variant from similar conditions for proper management.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This pharmacovigilance study found strong disproportionality signals suggesting an association between finasteride and Peyronie's disease-related clinical features, but the evidence does not confirm a causal link.
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that Hairless (Hr) acts as a corepressor of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in human keratinocytes, blocking the action of vitamin D on keratinocyte differentiation.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study reports that ritlecitinib was prescribed to a diverse group of patients, including adolescents and adults with and without prior treatment for Alopecia Areata, in the first three months after FDA approval, potentially expanding care options for this condition.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
January 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that gastrodin promotes the XIAP-DDRGK1 pathway in noise-exposed mice, reducing hearing loss by enhancing ER-phagy and cochlear cell survival.
December 2024 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” This study evaluated the potential toxicity of oral dihydroartemisinin in SD rats, finding that female rats experienced greater toxic effects than males, particularly at higher doses, but these effects were reversible after a 4-week recovery period.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This animal study found that finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor, decreased dihydrotestosterone levels and c-Fos protein activation in the rat brain, but these effects may diminish after discontinuing the drug.
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers observed that acute stress increased levels of the enzyme 5αR2 in the medial prefrontal cortex of male rats, affecting stress reactivity, but this effect was not seen in females.
September 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, the researchers developed a deep learning framework to pre-emptively screen for adverse drug effects, showing strong predictive performance, including for increased bleeding risks with edoxaban compared to other anticoagulants.
April 2024 in “Dermatology The American Medical Journal” This study developed expert consensus guidelines on the safe and effective prescription of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss by engaging 43 dermatologists from 12 countries in a structured Delphi process, yielding 78 consensus items on safety, efficacy, dosing, and monitoring.
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August 2017 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This article reviews various updates in dermatology, including drug safety alerts and treatment options, and reports no new clinical results.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 35-year-old man who developed an atypical DRESS syndrome after taking topiramate for migraine prevention, which resolved with drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatment.
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study observed that both dutasteride and finasteride affected penile morphology in normotensive and hypertensive rats, with more pronounced changes in hypertensive animals, especially when treated with dutasteride.