research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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research Physical Methods for Topical Skin Drug Delivery: Concepts and Applications
New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
research Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent
The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
research First-Line Therapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel in Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
research The Essence of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine lacks scientific support and relies on the placebo effect, but remains popular and integrated into German healthcare.
research Effects of Finasteride on Chronic and Acute Ethanol Withdrawal Severity in the WSP and WSR Selected Lines
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity and anxiety in mice, but may increase withdrawal severity in some cases.
research Liposomes in Cancer Therapy
Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
research The Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research IL-12/IL-23 Neutralization Is Ineffective for Alopecia Areata in Mice and Humans
Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
research Integrative Analysis of Rare Copy Number Variants and Gene Expression Data in Alopecia Areata Implicates an Etiological Role for Autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis: An Update
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Efficacy and Safety of Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair growth in male hair loss.
research Repeated Finasteride Administration Induces Depression-Like Behavior in Adult Male Rats
Finasteride use can cause depression-like behavior in male rats.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research The Pathological Changes and Polymorphonuclear and Mast Cell Responses in the Skin of Specific Pathogen-Free Lambs Following Primary and Secondary Challenge with Orf Virus
Lambs' skin showed similar but more severe responses to a second orf virus infection, involving immune cells and new skin formation.
research Identification of an Intronic Regulatory Element Necessary for Tissue-Specific Expression of Foxn1 in Thymic Epithelial Cells
A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
research Pegylated-Interferon-Alpha 2a in Clinical Practice: How to Manage Patients Suffering from Side Effects
Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
research Implication of Human Bacterial Gut Microbiota on Immune-Mediated and Autoimmune Dermatological Diseases and Their Comorbidities: A Narrative Review
An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Biologically Treated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Narrative Review
Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
research Isoallopregnanolone Reduces Tic-Like Behaviors in the D1CT-7 Mouse Model of Tourette Syndrome
Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
research Diabetex: A Novel Approach for Diabetic Wound Healing
Diabetex improves diabetic wound healing better than metformin.
research The 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Cutaneous Manifestations Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
research Association of Hair Loss With Health Utility Measurements Before and After Hair Transplant Surgery in Men and Women
Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.