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European patent law now allows patents for new uses and dosages of known drugs, but protection scope is unclear.

The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

New anti-acne medications are being tested to offer alternatives to current treatments.

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.

New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.

Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.

Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.

Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for HER2-positive breast cancer but requires careful management of side effects.

Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.

AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.

Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.

Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.

Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.

Hair regrowth from severe alopecia areata treatment with baricitinib can vary, with faster results in those with shorter hair loss duration.

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.

COVID-19 can cause rashes and worsen existing skin conditions, and behaviors like frequent hand-washing can lead to hand dermatitis.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

The document suggests reevaluating the patent system to ensure public benefits from pharmaceutical privileges and to encourage more significant innovations.

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.

50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.

17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.

Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.

Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.

Refugee patients face long wait times for dermatology care, worsening health disparities.

Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.

Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.

Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.

Higher doses of isotretinoin may lead to more hair loss.