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research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne

10 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This review discusses the side effects and monitoring guidelines for commonly prescribed systemic acne treatments and reports no new clinical findings.

Drug-Induced Acne: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

research Drug-induced acne

52 citations , October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This review discusses various drugs that can cause drug-induced acne, noting specific clinical and histopathologic features, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome

169 citations , August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology”

This article discusses treatments for hirsutism and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that lower doses of current medications maintain efficacy while reducing cost and side effects, but reports no new clinical results.

research The treatment of acne

12 citations , September 2003 in “Current paediatrics”

This review discusses topical and oral treatments for acne in children and provides guidance on tailoring these treatments according to acne severity, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

8 citations , April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”

This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.

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community Effect of Accutane(acne medication) on hair?

11 upvotes 1 week ago

Accutane can cause hair thinning in some users, with effects varying from no change to permanent hair loss. Some users reported improvements in hair and skin with treatments like Finasteride, while others experienced severe side effects, including mental health issues.

community Clascoterone study going on right now

351 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

community Winlevi (clascoterone) for hairloss?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Winlevi (clascoterone), a DHT blocker, is being considered for hair loss treatment, though it's primarily an acne medication. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and note it may only work for a short time.

community Anyone gone from fin -> dut -> fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 months ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride, with mixed results on hair loss and side effects like oily skin and acne. Some users experienced regrowth with oral minoxidil, while others noted differences in effectiveness and side effects between the two medications.

community Oral minoxidl - Is this a medication that's generally safe to take for life? Like what I understand oral fin is? Also do studies show that in general or in a significant amount of more cases that results with oral minox + oral fin > oral fin in terms of long-term use(talkin 20+ years).

in Minoxidil 77 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil combined with finasteride can improve hair density, but long-term safety is uncertain due to potential side effects like heart and kidney issues. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing side effects and others finding it effective for hair maintenance.

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