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Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
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research Trichogenic Effect of Topical Ketoconazole Versus Minoxidil 2% in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation
Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
research Exploring the Potential Routine Use of Electronic Healthcare Record Data to Strengthen Early Signal Assessment in UK Medicines Regulation: Proof-of-Concept Study
Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
research Clinical Guidance on the Monitoring and Management of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd)-Related Adverse Events: Insights from an Asia-Pacific Multidisciplinary Panel
Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research Dissolving Microneedles: Applications and Growing Therapeutic Potential
Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
research Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports
Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
research Shedding Light on the FDA’s 510(k) Approvals Process: Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Used in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT devices for hair loss need more research to define proper guidelines.
research FDA Reports of Alopecia as an Adverse Event to Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
research Are Finasteride-Related Penile Curvature/Peyronie’s Disease Adverse Event Reports Worthy of Further Clinical Investigation? Disproportionality Analysis Based on Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Databases
Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
research FDA Declines Approval of Testosterone Drug for Third Time
The FDA rejected a testosterone drug again due to safety concerns.
research Cyclosporine-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report, FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Analysis and Literature Assessment
Cyclosporine may cause hair loss, so patients need monitoring.
research Multidimensional Assessment of Adverse Events of Finasteride: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Analysis Based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2004 to April 2024
Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
research FDA-Cleared Devices Produce Inconsistent Platelet-Rich Plasma Product
FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
research FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire and Function in Women
Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
research Novel Acne Cream Seeks FDA Approval
A new acne cream effectively reduced acne in trials and awaits FDA approval.
research FDA Declines Approval of Testosterone Drug for Third Time
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
research Retrospective Pharmacotherapeutic Evaluation of Dutasteride Not Approved by US FDA for Androgenetic Alopecia in Korea
Dutasteride is highly effective for hair loss treatment in Korea, with more side effects than finasteride.
research Non-FDA-Approved Uses of Apremilast in Dermatology: A Review of Current Available Literature
Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
research Repurposing of Linagliptin and Similar FDA Approved Drugs as Antidiabetic Agents
Pranlukast and mirabegron may work as new diabetes drugs.
research Ovary And Uterus Related Adverse Events Associated With Statin Use: An Analysis Of The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Statins may be linked to reproductive organ conditions, and their risks should be monitored.
research Safety Concerns of Paternal Drug Exposure on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Offspring: An Analysis Based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Outcomes of FDA Database
research Inconsistent Platelet-Rich Plasma Product From Devices Cleared by the US FDA: A Retrospective Review of Clinic Data
PRP treatments for hair loss need standard protocols to be reliable.
research Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Finasteride and Tadalafil in Recently FDA Approved Entadfi Capsules
The methods accurately measure finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules for quality control.
research Drugs Associated the Most with Male-Factor Infertility: Assessment of the 2010-2020 Food and Drug Administration Pharmacovigilance Database
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
research Possible Contributory and Protective Factors in Medication Associated Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System
Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
research Post Finasteride Syndrome: Demographics from FDA Database
Younger people (median age 35) experience more PFS-like symptoms with 1mg finasteride; more research needed.
research A Microscopy-Based Small Molecule Screen in Primary Neurons Reveals Neuroprotective Properties of the FDA-Approved Anti-Viral Drug Elvitegravir
The anti-viral drug Elvitegravir may protect brain cells from damage related to neurodegenerative diseases.
research Sustainable UV Approaches Supported by Greenness and Whiteness Assessments for Estimating a Recently FDA-Approved Combination for Managing Urologic Disorders: Tukey's Test
New, eco-friendly methods accurately measure TDF and FNS in a new urologic medication.