March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
15 citations,
December 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new cream with N-acetyl glucosamine didn't change skin color after 8 weeks.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Lenalidomide helps hair follicle stem cells turn into melanocytes, which may improve repigmentation in vitiligo.
2 citations,
July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Bexxar is highly effective as a first treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with most patients alive and many in remission after eight years.
June 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
65 citations,
January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
3 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” Baby born healthy despite mom taking finasteride, but more research needed.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but has side effects like infections and headaches.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks”
15 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
April 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
15 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Heparin and protamine are promising in tissue repair and organ regeneration, including skin and hair.
13 citations,
May 2018 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
6 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
3 citations,
July 2010 in “Archives of internal medicine” A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” Divalproex sodium can cause pleural effusion, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Low-energy fractional CO2 laser therapy significantly improves hair regrowth in women with female-pattern hair loss.
16 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
16 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric diabetes” Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
Baricitinib is effective for Alopecia Areata but requires careful patient history evaluation.