January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
47 citations,
September 2022 in “European Heart Journal” Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
15 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
12 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
11 citations,
July 2019 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
2 citations,
September 2017 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” Researchers created a mouse cell line to study hair growth and test hair growth drugs.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Science” The herbal hair oil may improve hair shine and address hair issues, but its effectiveness is unclear.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
39 citations,
April 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib temporarily regrew hair in a man with alopecia, but its effects didn't last.
2 citations,
November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
March 2008 in “Aging health” Docetaxel is safe and works well for older people with cancer, with manageable side effects.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
6 citations,
June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
45 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
42 citations,
January 1998 in “BioDrugs” 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.
23 citations,
July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
6 citations,
May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
75 citations,
August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
35 citations,
January 2004 in “European journal of oncology nursing” Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
41 citations,
February 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide helps COVID-19 patients get rid of the virus faster and recover quicker.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology” Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” A new carrier improves skin delivery of tofacitinib for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
35 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
13 citations,
October 2010 in “Seizure” Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.