5 citations
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” This study developed a simple and cost-effective chromatographic method for simultaneously analyzing betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol, achieving rapid separation within 7 minutes suitable for routine applications.
38 citations
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October 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The study found that daily use of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for one year was effective in improving eyelash growth and patient satisfaction in both idiopathic and chemotherapy-induced hypotrichosis, with no serious drug-related adverse events reported.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this case report, an elderly woman with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp showed complete closure of eroded areas after treatment with prednisone and topical tacrolimus, resulting in stable scarring alopecia.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This article reviews the promising ease of drug administration via transdermal and other topical routes, highlighting their potential for high patient compliance and reduced side effects but provides no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study evaluated Finasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for topical use in treating androgenetic alopecia and found that these carriers offer sustained drug release and may reduce systemic side effects compared to oral administration.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Global journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” The study explored niosome formulations containing minoxidil and tretinoin and found increased drug stability and controlled release, suggesting potential as an effective drug delivery system for treating hair loss.
3 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” In this study, patients with varying severities of acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism responded differently to Cyproteronacetate and Ethinyloestradiol treatment, with improvement rates dependent on symptom severity and treatment duration.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article discusses the use of Espumil foam base in pharmacies for preparing dermatological medications and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports the discovery of LX-38, a new high-affinity non-steroidal antagonist that could provide the therapeutic benefits of current BPH and AGA treatments without the hormonal side effects, utilizing a distinct "Orthogonal T-Stacking" scaffold for binding.
February 2023 in “Clinical Toxicology” This letter to the editor raises concerns about minoxidil, an arterial vasodilator also used for androgenic alopecia, noting that overdose can cause severe side effects such as distributive shock, pulmonary edema, and myocardial ischemia.
November 2025 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” In this case report, the researchers observed that combining growth hormone therapy with the biologic drug dupilumab effectively improved growth and health outcomes in a patient with Netherton syndrome and comorbid hypopituitarism, suggesting a multidisciplinary approach may be beneficial for managing such cases.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” In this study, researchers at Nottingham Children's Renal Unit found that most pediatric patients switching from Prograf to the generic tacrolimus preparation Adoport maintained stable tacrolimus levels and therapeutic effectiveness, supporting Adoport's use as a cost-saving alternative for the NHS.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study highlights that the combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo®) is an effective first-line treatment for acne, significantly inhibiting antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant P. acnes strains.
48 citations
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December 2013 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study found that minoxidil-loaded niosomes with a Span 60 and cholesterol ratio of 1:2 significantly increased skin retention of minoxidil compared to control gel.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that a novel Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier system for delivering dutasteride may enhance its anticancer effects while reducing systemic side effects in clinical settings.
21 citations
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August 1960 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Endoxan often causes hair loss, which usually starts in the third week of treatment.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This article describes the efficient synthesis of (S)-N-(2-bromo-6-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-2-hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanamide, a novel topical antiandrogen, with high purity and enantiomeric excess but reports no pharmacological results.
18 citations
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July 1998 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study observed that pulsed doses of prednisolone resulted in excellent hair growth in 60% of young patients with widespread alopecia areata after six months, with minimal side effects.
80 citations
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study found that low-dose methotrexate significantly reduced the steroid requirement in subjects with corticosteroid-requiring asthma without altering their clinical status or causing significant complications.
March 2002 in “Reactions Weekly” Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that weekly oral finasteride may be a promising alternative to isotretinoin for treating nodulocystic acne, showing substantial improvements with lower incidence of sexual dysfunction.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, a topical lotion containing Redensyl and Sepicontrol A5 demonstrated effectiveness for treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with 73.1% of users seeing moderate improvement and notable increases in hair cycle ratios, alongside enhanced quality of life and satisfaction.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this observational study, researchers found that mini-pulse oral corticosteroids effectively reduced hair loss in alopecia areata patients who did not respond to topical therapies, though early-onset patients and those with hypothyroidism were less likely to benefit.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” In this study, dutasteride treatment in retinitis pigmentosa mice increased photoreceptor survival and reduced glial activation, suggesting it may offer a neuroprotective effect.
February 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This study validated that six out of seven tested topical formulations for alopecia are compatible for 6-month use, suggesting they may be practical for compounding pharmacies.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
10 citations
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April 1964 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This article reviews triamcinolone acetonide as an intramuscular long-acting steroid therapy for dermatologic disorders but reports no new clinical results.