June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” This study developed a rapid and accurate spectrophotometric method using diazotized sulfanilic acid to measure minoxidil in both pharmaceutical formulations and pure form, demonstrating high precision and linearity within a concentration range of 5-40 μg/ml.
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” This study validated a new RP-HPLC method for accurately determining doxazosin mesylate and finasteride in bulk powders and capsule formulations.
April 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” In this study, researchers found that finasteride undergoes second-order alkaline degradation kinetics and that its degraded form negatively impacts cell proliferation, highlighting the need for careful handling in pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, deuruxolitinib and baricitinib showed promising efficacy in treating alopecia areata, but effectiveness varied with dosage and further trials are needed to confirm these results.
May 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This study introduced new spectrophotometric methods to estimate Minoxidil in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating its linearity across various buffers and solvents, and found these methods to be simple, economical, and effective according to ICH guidelines.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
October 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” This study found that nanoparticulate trigonelline formulations significantly improved hair length and density in rats with induced alopecia compared to controls and commercial hair oil, though it was not more effective than minoxidil after 30 days.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” This study reports that dutasteride, used alone or with tamsulosin, effectively reduces acute urine retention and surgery risk in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, and may lower prostate cancer incidence, suggesting potential chemopreventive benefits.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review discusses nanostructured lipid carriers and their potential applications in pharmaceuticals and food, offering no new clinical findings but highlighting recent advancements and patents.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” The document concludes that H2-antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are highly effective for ulcers, eradicating Helicobacter pylori is important to prevent recurrence, and misoprostol helps with NSAID-related ulcers.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
22 citations
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May 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia in men and women, highlighting minoxidil and finasteride, without presenting new clinical findings.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, KC-AD-MSCs were found to increase COL7 deposition and anchoring fibril formation at the dermal-epidermal junction in a RDEB mouse model, suggesting potential for improving skin integrity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.
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January 2017 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” New method effectively analyzes finasteride and its stability.
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January 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that using nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes enhanced the solubility and bioavailability of dutasteride in beagle dogs.
May 2025 in “Ambulatornaya khirurgiya = Ambulatory Surgery (Russia)” This study found that using platelet-rich plasma in optimal doses improves mesh integration and reduces the risk of chronic pain and fibrosis in hernia repair, but overdoses led to inflammatory complications in rats.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that a novel Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier system for delivering dutasteride may enhance its anticancer effects while reducing systemic side effects in clinical settings.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” This review discusses the benefits and applications of microsponges delivery systems in drug delivery, particularly for topical treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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August 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study suggests that Aldactone may be more effective than Diane in reducing hair growth, despite having minimal impact on hormone levels.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering” This review highlights that nanoemulsions, especially those with droplet sizes under 200 nm, show promise in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by improving drug stability, bioavailability, and reducing side effects, with potential applications in CNS diseases, cancer treatments, and skincare products.
March 1982 in “American pharmacy” The document explains how to determine your tax bracket and the effects of income changes on taxes.
92 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found that 2% ketoconazole shampoo improved hair density and anagen follicle proportion in androgenic alopecia similarly to minoxidil treatment, suggesting a potential role for Malassezia in inflammation.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study of Indian patients with pattern hair loss, 40.8% showed low sulfotransferase enzyme activity in hair follicles, with a higher prevalence of low activity in men compared to women.
4 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study suggests that oral and topical tacrolimus may effectively treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hair growth disorders, although results are mostly based on small or animal studies.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” This review comprehensively examines the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant, detailing its distribution, physical and chemical properties, bioactive compounds, ethnomedicinal uses, and potential toxicity, providing a broad understanding of its characteristics and health implications.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that pulse corticosteroids effectively induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with betamethasone showing higher efficacy but more side effects, and treatment success varying depending on age, onset time, and disease type.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” This article discusses various potential health benefits and increasing global interest in astaxanthin but presents no new clinical results, though ongoing trials are exploring its effects on chronic diseases and other conditions.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Farmacja Polska” This study summarizes current knowledge on the role of creatine in the human body, its applications in supplementation, and its impact on muscle mass, especially noting that animal-based foods are primary dietary sources and that women may experience health benefits from supplementation.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique” This case study observed a massive lithium overdose in a 38-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, who survived despite extremely high lithium concentrations through continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This study reviewed literature on low-dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss, finding good compliance and tolerability, with mild adverse effects like hypertrichosis, which increase with higher doses.