Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.

New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.

New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.

Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.

Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.

Drug repositioning is becoming more targeted and efficient with new technologies, offering personalized treatment options and growing interest in the field.

Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer increases the risk of hair loss and thinning.

Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.

The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.

Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.

Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.

The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.

Propranolol is effective and safe for treating infantile hemangioma, but more research is needed for dosing and monitoring guidelines.

About half the patients treated with capecitabine and docetaxel developed severe hand-foot syndrome.

Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.

Grape seed extract may safely and effectively help prevent lung cancer.

Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.

The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.

Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.