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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
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February 2015 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride can be safely taken together without significant interaction.
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August 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Microneedles are being used and tested for various medical and cosmetic treatments.
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Chemical Education” Minoxidil detects nitrite in water, creating a simple, cheap test.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
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