research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
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research Specific Interpretation of Hair Concentrations in Two Fatal Metformin Intoxication Cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
research Relationship Between Serum Concentrations, Hemodynamic Effects, and Cardiovascular Lesions in Dogs Treated with Minoxidil
Higher minoxidil doses in dogs cause faster heart rate, lower blood pressure, and heart issues.
research Eclipta Alba (Bhringraj): Potential Natural Anthelmintic Drug Against Pheretima Posthuma
Eclipta alba can effectively kill worms like the drug Albendazole.
research Effect of MK-386, a Novel Inhibitor of Type 1 5 Alpha-Reductase, Alone and in Combination with Finasteride, on Serum Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Men
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research Preparation and Evaluation of Minoxidil Gels for Topical Application in Alopecia
Minoxidil gels with higher concentrations are more stable and effective for treating hair loss.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research In Silico Modelling of Transdermal Delivery of Macromolecule Drugs Assisted by a Skin Stretching Hypobaric Device
The simulation showed that hypobaric pressure improves drug delivery through the skin, but stretching alone doesn't fully explain the increase.
research Studies on the Efficacy of Methyl Esters of N-Alkyl Fatty Acids as Penetration Enhancers
Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
research Repurposing a Clinical Antimalarial for the Therapeutic Induction of Lethal ER Stress Targeting BRAF-Kinase Inhibitor-Resistant Malignant Melanoma
Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
research Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
research Effects of Dobutamine on Cyclic AMP Accumulation Induced by the Stimulation of Dopamine Receptors in Rabbit Retina In Vitro
Dobutamine does not mimic dopamine at therapeutic doses but may at very high concentrations; microfilaments, not microtubules, are important for wound healing in Xenopus embryos.
research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Inhibition of the Pro-Oxidant Effects of Benoxaprofen on Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes by Retinol Acetate In Vitro
Retinol acetate can reduce the harmful effects of the drug benoxaprofen on white blood cells.
research Stability Evaluation of Minoxidil in Foam Base with Bracketing Study Design
Minoxidil in FOAMIL is stable for at least 180 days at various concentrations.
research Formulation of Chloroaluminum Phthalocyanine Incorporated into PS-b-PAA Diblock Copolymer Nanomicelles
The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
research Design and Characterization of Baricitinib Incorporated PLA 3D Printed Pills by Fused Deposition Modeling for Treating Alopecia Areata
The study created 3D-printed pills that effectively release a hair loss treatment drug over 24 hours.
research Simultaneous Determination of Multi-Class Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients by UHPLC-HRMS
A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
research Effect of Finasteride on Prostate-Specific Antigen
Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
research Error Correction
The document corrects a mistake by stating that pimecrolimus, not tacrolimus, is the drug that concentrates in the skin.
research Developmental Toxicity of Levo-Alpha-Acetylmethadol (LAAM) in Tolerant Rats
LAAM caused developmental toxicity in tolerant rats without causing birth defects.
research Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Based Hair Steroid Profiling May Reveal Pathogenesis in Hair Follicles of the Scalp
Analyzing hair with this method can help understand and monitor scalp conditions and treatment effects.
research Development of a New GC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Metformin in Human Hair
A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata Associated with Low Dosage Valproic Acid Treatment
Low dose valproic acid treatment caused hair loss in a young patient.
research A Phase I, Open-Label, Sequential, Single-Dose Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of IVL3001, a Finasteride-Based Novel Long-Acting Injection for Androgenetic Alopecia
IVL3001 is safe, effective, and better than oral finasteride for treating hair loss.
research Hair Versus Nails: Is There a Place for Other Keratin Matrices?
Nails are a useful alternative to hair for analyzing long-term substance exposure.
research Liposomes in Cancer Therapy
Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
research Enhanced Skin Permeation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Entrapped into Surface-Modified Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles
Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
research An Overview of the Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling as Potential Treatments for Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Use of Minoxidil Sulfate Versus Minoxidil Base in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: Friend or Foe?
Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.