42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
40 citations,
December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Neuroactive steroids show promise for treating mental and neurological disorders by targeting GABA_A receptors.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
3 citations,
February 2005 in “Lung Cancer” The new chemotherapy combination for advanced lung cancer showed a 35.7% response rate but caused significant side effects.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
Baricitinib quickly improved severe alopecia areata, with almost total hair regrowth in three months.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” Tofacitinib successfully treated hair loss in a Crohn's disease patient who previously used adalimumab.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
2 citations,
March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
17 citations,
June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
66 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
1 citations,
November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical treatment SM04554 safely promotes hair growth in male baldness.
15 citations,
January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
January 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Sulforaphane from broccoli may help treat certain cancers, hormone issues, and hair loss.
24 citations,
March 2010 in “Value in Health” The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
22 citations,
January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biodegradable polymers can improve cannabinoid delivery but need more clinical trials.
15 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective for children, with inactivated vaccines being slightly better.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
January 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.