research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
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research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
research Off-Label Uses of Retinoids in Dermatology
Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
research Off-Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology: Current State of the Art
Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
research Off-Label Medication and Use of Unapproved Drugs
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
research The Pattern of Off-Label and Unlicensed Drug Use in Adult and Pediatric Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Multicenter Retrospective Study
Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.
research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review
Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
research The Use of Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction Technology for Drug Delivery and Gene Transfection in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis
GSK-36 downregulation with UTMD improves plaque stability in atherosclerosis treatment.
research Dupilumab: A Review of Present Indications and Off-Label Uses
Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.
research Facial Hair Enhancement With Minoxidil—An Off-Label Use
Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
research A Case Series of Successful Off-label Use of Flibanserin
Flibanserin may help improve sexual symptoms in various conditions beyond its approved use.
research Comparison of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Activity Between Scalp Hair, Eyebrows, and Eyelashes: Implication for Minoxidil Efficacy for Off-Label Use
Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.
research Entrepreneurship in Off-Label Drug Prescription: Just What the Doctor Ordered!
The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
research Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Off-Label Prescription and Challenges in Clinical Practice: An Abridged Review
The review suggests doctors should carefully weigh risks and benefits of off-label drug use, involve patients in decisions, and calls for better regulations and monitoring.
research FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire and Function in Women
Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
research Impact of a Health Alert and Its Implementation on Flutamide Prescriptions for Women: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
research Prescribing to Save Patients Money: Ethical Considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Hair Are the Rankings—5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved treatments for male hair loss, but off-label use of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and higher doses of finasteride and minoxidil is increasing.
research Spironolactone Use Does Not Increase the Risk of Female Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Retrospective Analysis
Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
research Use of H-1 Antihistamine in Dermatology: More Than Itch and Urticaria Control: A Systematic Review
H-1 antihistamines may help with various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Successful Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypotrichosis Associated with Desmoplakin Mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Current Prospective in the Management of Depression Using Off-Label Drugs and Advanced Drugs
New medications are improving depression treatment, emphasizing accurate diagnosis and chronic care.
research Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs
Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
research Contraindicated Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
research Therapeutic Indications and Use-Case-Driven Updates in the Drug Ontology: Anti-Malarials, Anti-Hypertensives, Opioid Analgesics, and a Large Term Request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.