19 citations
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May 1979 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
14 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” In this study, oral minoxidil combined with other medications improved blood pressure control in patients with severe hypertension but often had to be discontinued due to side effects.
13 citations
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using data from young women in West Bengal, India, the researchers identified that leptin signaling impairment, insulin resistance, and specific gene mutations significantly contribute to PCOS, with obesity commonly manifesting in affected individuals.
13 citations
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April 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers used EHR data from two large PCORnet networks to identify a range of long COVID diagnoses, highlighting varying post-acute risks across populations in NYC and Florida.
13 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension and renal failure resistant to conventional drugs, though side effects like hirsutism and edema were common.
13 citations
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December 1940 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” In this study, silver foxes given a yeast "filtrate factor" supplement retained their fur and normal pelts, while those without it experienced fur loss and thymus abnormalities.
12 citations
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November 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes existing and new cases of generalized pustular psoriasis and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with COVID-19, noting that over half lacked a known drug trigger.
12 citations
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December 1985 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” This case study observed hair shedding in an 8 1/2-year-old girl treated with carbamazepine, which ceased after stopping the medication.
11 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Biomedical Semantics” This study expands the Drug Ontology to include therapeutic indications for resistant hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse research, providing a framework for additional drug use representations beyond their original design.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review covers various skin-related adverse drug reactions and lists common drugs associated with these reactions but presents no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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April 2009 in “Pharmacotherapy” Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
11 citations
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January 1980 in “Southern Medical Journal” This study found that minoxidil effectively manages various types of severe hypertension but can cause side effects such as sodium retention and tachycardia.
9 citations
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August 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” In this study, researchers found that finasteride exhibits a solid-solid phase relationship that is enantiotropic at normal pressure and becomes monotropic at higher pressure.
9 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This article compiles references on toxic epidermal necrolysis and cutaneous reactions to anticancer agents but reports no new findings.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” This study observed that integrating best practices for anabolic androgenic steroid users into Swiss primary care is feasible and well-accepted, though current doping laws hinder adequate medical care for this population.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In a double-blind clinical trial, this study found that a gel containing chitosan-coated spironolactone nanoparticles effectively reduced acne lesions over 8 weeks without adverse skin effects, suggesting potential for enhanced acne treatment through targeted skin delivery.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This case report suggests that lisinopril may cause alopecia, which resolved after the patient switched to losartan potassium.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” This case report discusses minoxidil-induced anasarca as a potential side effect in patients using minoxidil for hypertension, emphasizing the importance of recognizing it for early diagnosis and management.
7 citations
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study attempts to classify histomorphologic reactions to drugs to aid in diagnosing drug eruptions, which are common in hospitalized patients but lack specific diagnostic features.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.
6 citations
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October 1979 in “Chest” This study found that minoxidil significantly reduces systemic blood pressure and vascular resistance in patients with hypertension, but does not alter pulmonary vascular resistance or exacerbate pulmonary hypertension.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses inflammatory and medication-related nephrocutaneous disease associations and emphasizes the importance of timely referral to nephrology for early management, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” In this study using the TriNetX Research Network, men with low serum testosterone levels were found to have an increased risk of developing an initial kidney stone, particularly in those aged 33-44, compared to men with normal testosterone levels.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” In this study, the researchers observed that biotin administration in biotin-deficient children with alopecia eliminated certain membrane proteins from their blood, suggesting that biotin might regulate these proteins' expression.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” This paper discusses the challenges of diagnosing drug eruptions, emphasizing the nonspecific patterns and unclear pathomechanisms, and calls for further research using new biologic drugs to understand these reactions better.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” This study demonstrated that a flow injection method using potassium permanganate for detecting minoxidil provided accurate recoveries and agreed closely with HPLC results, showing potential for effective analysis of commercial samples.
4 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.