49 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This review discusses the development and selectivity of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly non-steroidal ones, and reports no new clinical trial results.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “대한스포츠의학회지” This article reviews the development of selective androgen receptor modulators and myostatin inhibitors as performance-enhancing drugs, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving truly tissue-selective anabolic agents and reporting no new experimental findings.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia universalis, although further controlled studies are recommended to confirm its safety and efficacy.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This literature review indicates that tofacitinib, both orally and topically, holds promise as a safe and effective treatment for various dermatological conditions in pediatric patients, though its use requires careful consideration of its benefits and risks.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New inhibitors may help treat hair loss by promoting fat cell growth in the skin.
55 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential for SSRIs to cause serious skin reactions and suggests considering alternative antidepressants if such reactions occur.
25 citations
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January 2006 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety” This study concluded that alopecia is a rare side effect of SSRIs, with sertraline showing a higher association compared to citalopram, particularly among women.
July 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This research suggests that the drugs trazodone and chlorpromazine, which have effects on specific receptors, may help restore libido synaptic circuits and potentially treat sexual dysfunction associated with post-SSRI and post-finasteride syndromes.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that a topical liposome formulation of a 5‐α‐reductase inhibitor effectively reduced the size of treated sebaceous glands and induced apoptosis in a hamster model, suggesting potential benefits for acne treatment.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, procyanidin B-2 and C-1 were found to promote hair growth by selectively inhibiting protein kinase C, supporting their potential use for hair-growing activity.
28 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified novel compounds as selective inhibitors of the type 1 isoenzyme of 5α-reductase, displaying promising potential for treating DHT-dependent disorders such as acne and androgenic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” In this study, the researchers identified MJ04, a selective JAK3 inhibitor, as a promising candidate for promoting hair growth, demonstrating efficacy in both animal models and human hair follicle assays with a favorable safety and pharmacokinetic profile.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses the cutaneous side effects associated with vemurafenib and ipilimumab in metastatic melanoma treatment and emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in managing these skin eruptions; it reports no new clinical results.
This study suggests that the negative impact of high-dose Finasteride on male reproductive function may be mitigated by concurrent administration with TU.
173 citations
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the administration of the mutant BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib in patients with metastatic melanoma was associated with various skin lesions, including keratinocytic proliferation that sometimes showed low-grade malignancy features.
1 citations
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” In preclinical studies, a B-Raf inhibitor called WYE-130600 caused dose-related skin effects in dogs and rats, suggesting potential similar responses might occur in humans.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses the use of strontium in hair restoration, noting its effectiveness for managing post-operative itching but does not present new clinical results.
53 citations
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified LY191704 as a specific noncompetitive inhibitor of human 5 alpha-reductase type 1, which may be useful in treating endocrine disorders related to DHT overproduction.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that OR-101, a selective JAK3/TEK inhibitor, was associated with dose-dependent improvements in hair growth in humanized mice with alopecia areata, suggesting its potential as a treatment option.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this randomized, placebo-controlled trial, adults with severe chronic alopecia areata who received deuruxolitinib showed significant hair regrowth compared to placebo over 24 weeks, and the treatment was generally well-tolerated, though long-term effects remain unexamined.
August 2024 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” In this study using a rabbit model, higher incidences of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome were observed in animals given the α-blocker tamsulosin, suggesting a potential association with increased iris billowing during eye surgery.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” This review discusses the off-label use of SSRIs to manage inappropriate sexual behavior in elderly dementia patients and highlights the unclear risk of post-SSRI sexual dysfunction, noting a need for high-quality clinical trials.
63 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the oral JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor deuruxolitinib effectively promoted hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in adults with alopecia areata over 24 weeks.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics” 53 citations
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January 1986 in “Endocrinology” This rat study suggests that 5α-dihydrotestosterone plays a critical role in inhibiting nipple development in male fetuses by causing the regression of the nipple anlage in utero.
This study reports that a novel series of compounds can potently and selectively inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3, which activates glycogen synthase in insulin receptor-expressing cells and primary rat hepatocytes.
March 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib did not significantly improve hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to placebo, suggesting it may not be effective for this condition. No new safety issues were identified.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the authors propose that drugs like trazodone and antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine, which can induce priapism, may help restore libido synaptic circuits, offering potential treatment for post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.
12 citations
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that octahydrobenzo[c]quinolizin-3-one derivatives, particularly compound 3, were potent and selective inhibitors of the enzyme 5α-reductase type 1.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.