research An Industry Update: What's New in the Field of Therapeutic Delivery This Month?
New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
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research Male Hormonal Contraception: Looking Back and Moving Forward
New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
research Recent European Legal Developments on Second Medical Uses and Dosage Regimes
European patent law now allows patents for new uses and dosages of known drugs, but protection scope is unclear.
research The Use of the Plasma Jet and Laser Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Case Study
The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
research Chemical Pharmacotherapy Options for Managing Adult Acne
The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
research Features
Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
research Skin Permeability and Transdermal Delivery Route of 50-nm Indomethacin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles
50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Infertility and Teratogenicity After Paternal Exposure to Systemic Dermatologic Medications: A Systematic Review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Minoxidil-Encapsulated Poly(L-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Nanoparticles with Hair Follicle Delivery Properties Prepared Using Solvent Evaporation and Sonication
Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
research The Use of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol in Hyperandrogenic Skin Symptoms: A Review
Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
research Healthcare Innovation and Patent Law’s Pharmaceutical Privilege: Is There a Pharmaceutical Privilege? And If So, Should We Remove It?
The document suggests reevaluating the patent system to ensure public benefits from pharmaceutical privileges and to encourage more significant innovations.
research Acne and Its Management
Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Three Immune-Mediated Conditions in One Patient: Ulcerative Colitis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
research Safety of Biological Therapies for Severe Asthma: An Analysis of Suspected Adverse Reactions Reported in the WHO Pharmacovigilance Database
Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
research Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Narrative Review
Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
research Development and Validation of a Reversed-Phase HPLC Method for Simultaneous Determination of Doxazosin Mesylate and Finasteride
Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
research Improvement in Measures of Quality of Life and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Achieving Sustained Scalp Hair Regrowth with Baricitinib
Baricitinib improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients with hair regrowth.
research Disease Burden, Clinical Management, and Unmet Treatment Need of Patients With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Consensus Statements, Insights, and Practices From CERTAAE Delphi Panel
Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
research Characteristics and Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata and Selected Comorbid Conditions: Results from a Survey in Five European Countries
AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Plastic Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Dermatologic Abnormalities
Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
research Cutaneous Calcinosis of Scleroderma: Successful Treatment with Intralesional Adrenal Steroids
Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.
research Anti-Acne Drugs in Phase 1 and 2 Clinical Trials
New anti-acne medications are being tested to offer alternatives to current treatments.
research Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Phase III Study Comparing Oral Paclitaxel Plus Encequidar Versus Intravenous Paclitaxel in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
research Comparing the Frequency of Isotretinoin-Induced Hair Loss at <0.5 mg/kg/d Versus ≥0.5 mg/kg/d Dosing in Acne Patients: A Systematic Review
Higher doses of isotretinoin may lead to more hair loss.
research Collagen Hydrolysate from Mozambique Tilapia Scales Improves Hair and Skin Health
Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
research The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Skin Effects
COVID-19 can cause rashes and worsen existing skin conditions, and behaviors like frequent hand-washing can lead to hand dermatitis.
research Vulvar Fordyce Adenitis: A Cohort of 45 Women
Vulvar acne, also known as "vulvar Fordyce adenitis", is a condition causing painful bumps on the labia, and it's not always effectively treated with common acne medications, but isotretinoin has shown promise.