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research Can online medical education improve management of challenging cases of onychomycosis?
Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.
research Legal issues concerning the promotion of pharmaceutical products on the internet to consumers.
This review discusses the early stages of pharmaceutical product promotion on the internet and highlights the current lack of specific regulatory guidance for such advertising.
research Effects of an online educational curriculum on knowledge and competence in managing onychomycosis
This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher symptom-related quality of life impairment than those with alopecia areata, with specific influences from age, disease duration, and severity.
research Cyberspace Chat: When finasteride suddenly stops working—is it counterfeit?
This article discusses the author's experience with prescribing generic finasteride for hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
research Using the Web as a Resource on Hair Loss
This review discusses online resources for male-pattern baldness treatment and information, including consumer health, pharmaceutical, and professional sites, and reports no clinical results.
research Internet pharmacy: a web of mistrust?
This article discusses the growing public health concerns associated with the surge in online sales of prescription-only medicines, highlighting the need for regulatory action and public education to address potential risks.
research Using the Web as a Resource on Hair Loss
This review examines various online resources, including consumer and professional sites, related to male-pattern baldness treatments such as Rogaine, Propecia, surgical options, and cosmetic solutions, underscoring the abundance of information available to both healthcare providers and consumers searching for hair loss remedies.
research Determination of some sex hormones in health supplements by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry
This study developed a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method to detect sex hormones in health supplements from Hanoi, Vietnam, finding three out of 16 samples contained sex hormones, including banned testosterone at low levels (~0.5 mg/kg).
research The overview of the cosmetic exfoliants composition for keratosis pilaris skincare
This study analyzed the composition and cost of 50 cosmetic body scrubs for keratosis pilaris, finding that chemical exfoliants with glycolic acid may reduce symptoms by enhancing skin shedding and reducing water loss, but further clinical studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Male alopecia, finasteride, and cancer risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
research The potential role of herbal extract Wedelolactone for treating particle-induced osteolysis: an in vivo study
In this animal study, oral administration of wedelolactone significantly improved bone mineral density and reduced osteoclast numbers in a model of particle-induced osteolysis, suggesting potential as a treatment option.
research Aging hair follicles rejuvenated by transplantation to a young subcutaneous environment
This study found that young host mice rejuvenated aged hair follicles after transplantation, while aged host mice did not support hair growth from transplanted follicles.
research UV SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FINASTERIDE IN BULK AND PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM
This study developed a precise and reliable UV spectrophotometric method for determining finasteride concentration in bulk and tablets, demonstrating strong linearity and accuracy.
research Simultaneous determination of multi-class active pharmaceutical ingredients by UHPLC-HRMS
This study utilized a UHPLC-HRMS method to identify eight active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ketoconazole and minoxidil, in 26 out of 100 analyzed cosmetic products.
research STABILITY-INDICATING MICELLAR ELEKTROKINETIC CHROMATOGRAPHY METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FINASTERIDE IN PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
This study developed and validated a micellar electrokinetic chromatography method to determine finasteride stability, finding that the drug degrades under acidic, basic, and oxidative stress conditions.
research Application of 2-Chloro-7-Nitrobenzo-2-Oxa-1, 3-Diazol (NBDCL) for Spectrophotometric Determination of Finasteride in Pharmaceutical Formulation
This study developed a new spectrophotometric method to accurately measure finasteride levels in pharmaceutical formulations using a reaction with NBD-CL.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
This study analyzes how commercial websites for Propecia depict male hair loss and promote medical treatment, suggesting they contribute to medicalizing a natural condition for profit.
research Analytical chemistry studying historical pharmaceuticals and health care formulations
This review discusses the analysis of pharmaceutical relics from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach, but it presents no new experimental results.
research Adsorptive cathodic stripping determination of minoxidil in pharmaceutical, cream and shampoo products
This study developed and validated a sensitive method using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry to directly determine minoxidil in topical solutions, shampoos, and creams, achieving high recovery rates and precision.
research Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services in dermatology: Ethical implications
This commentary discusses ethical concerns with direct-to-consumer teledermatology services, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and issues with care quality.
research Integrating herbal components into pharmaceutical formulations for hair woes
In this study, the authors reviewed various herbal ingredients used in hair care products and found that components like aloe vera, hibiscus, amla, and fenugreek have traditional and scientifically validated benefits for addressing hair issues such as hair loss, dandruff, and damage.
research Pharma in the bedroom . . . and the kitchen. . . . The pharmaceuticalisation of daily life
This review analyzes how the pharmaceutical industry's emphasis on lifestyle drugs and marketing practices leads to the integration of pharmaceuticals into everyday life, with a domestic focus and view of drugs as quick solutions.
research Skin toxicity induced by chemotherapy or molecular targeted therapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors in Asian patients: A literature review by the Japanese Pharmacist-led Oncodermatology Study Team
This review found that adding immune checkpoint inhibitors to cancer treatment regimens likely increases the incidence of specific drug-related skin toxicities in adult Asian patients, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and management strategies.
research Original article / Article original Counterfeit drugs and pharmaceutical preparations seized from the black market among bodybuilders Médicaments de contrefaçon et préparations pharmaceutiques saisis sur le marché noir parmi les bodybuilders
This study found that a significant portion of counterfeit drugs seized among bodybuilders did not match their labels, with many containing undeclared anabolic steroids or other unexpected active ingredients.
research Pathophysiological and Pharmaceutical Considerations for Enhancing the Control of Sarcoptes scabiei in Wombats Through Improved Transdermal Drug Delivery
This review discusses the impact of sarcoptic mange on wombats and evaluates antiparasitic drugs like ivermectin, moxidectin, and fluralaner for treating the disease, but it presents no new clinical results.
research Amla Oil, a Pharmaceutical Product Based on Traditional Knowledge for Hair Loss Treatment
This study formulated an amla oil preparation according to Iranian traditional medicine and found it to have proper physicochemical and microbial quality, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment pending clinical trials.
research Correction to: Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride and melengestrol acetate are toxic to benthic invertebrates.
research Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
This study found that finasteride and melengestrol acetate exhibit varying levels of toxicity to freshwater mussels, amphipods, and mayflies, but current environmental concentrations suggest minimal direct effects on these aquatic invertebrates.
research Exploring Herbal Alternatives to Pharmaceutical Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This study reviews 10 herbal supplements, including Berberine and Cinnamon, as alternative treatments for PCOS, noting they are more accessible and affordable than conventional medications, especially in low-resource settings, though further clinical research is needed.