8 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report describes a 23-year-old Asian woman with fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania who showed significant improvement with bupropion and cognitive behavior therapy, though confirmation in larger trials is needed.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” This study found that bupropion was associated with a higher risk of hair loss compared to other antidepressants, with paroxetine presenting the lowest risk.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “SRX Pharmacology” This study found that bupropion SR may improve symptoms in female trichotillomania patients who did not respond to SSRIs, with benefits maintained through a 16-month follow-up.
June 2021 in “Psychiatria Danubina” The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.
6 citations
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June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” This article discusses the sexual health issues faced by postmenopausal women and highlights the need for more research and tailored treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews the interconnectedness of the skin and nervous system and discusses various treatment options for psychophysiological skin disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” This review discusses treatments for female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women, noting that the effectiveness of current pharmaceutical options is inconclusive and emphasizing the importance of individualized care.
2 citations
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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” This article provides contact details and affiliations for Amy M. Karch and Fred E. Karch; it presents no new research findings.
41 citations
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review discusses the complex interplay between the nervous system and skin conditions, highlighting various treatment strategies, but reports no new research findings.
11 citations
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March 2018 in “Protoplasma” In this laboratory study, procyanidin B2 inhibited early plant growth and biochemical responses in wheat seedlings treated with lipopolysaccharides from Azospirillum brasilense, suggesting that plant response activation requires LPS recognition by plant cells.
2 citations
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December 1983 in “Outlook on Agriculture” This review discusses the use of growth substances in agriculture and horticulture and suggests their potential applications in farming, plant breeding, and environmental protection, but reports no new results.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
January 2025 in “JAAD International” This randomized, controlled clinical trial found that combining 25 mg/d bicalutamide with 1 mg/d minoxidil for 24 weeks did not enhance hair density improvement in female pattern hair loss compared to 1 mg/d minoxidil alone, with no significant difference observed between the groups.
This abstract details known indications, categories, and potential reactions for various drugs, including anorexiants, estrogens, NSAID analgesics, cardiac glycosides, and migraine preventives, without reporting new clinical results.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that transdermal testosterone significantly increased the frequency of satisfactory sexual events in women experiencing SSRI/SNRI-related loss of libido, but did not improve overall sexual self-rating scores.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” In this study, analysis of electronic health records suggested that patients taking semaglutide were significantly less likely to experience suicidal ideation compared to those on non-GLP-1 obesity or diabetes medications.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
January 2022 in “Drugs of Today”
October 2023 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, the researchers found that using computers and modern technologies can aid smoking cessation efforts, highlighting that smoking cessation medications and informed awareness can help reduce smoking and its associated harms, which include severe health risks like cancer and heart disease.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” This review discusses various psychiatric treatments including antipsychotics, insomnia medication, and mood stabilizers, but reports no new clinical results; the authors comment on existing findings and approvals.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.
110 citations
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” In this study, high-dose dutasteride significantly reduced several core symptoms of PMDD compared to placebo, supporting the role of neurosteroids in this condition.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” This study found that duloxetine and escitalopram exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, while buspirone had selective effects, and finasteride disrupted yeast virulence traits, suggesting these drugs could be repurposed as antimicrobial therapies.
August 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This retrospective cohort study found that both spironolactone and bicalutamide significantly improved Sinclair grade in women with female pattern hair loss over 24 months, but spironolactone, especially at doses above 100 mg/day, resulted in greater efficacy, required less monitoring, and maintained comparable safety.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review highlights bicalutamide as a promising oral therapy for female pattern hair loss, noting its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in women with hyperandrogenic symptoms like acne and hirsutism, though further trials are needed to confirm its ideal dose and efficacy.