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      New Changes in Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling: Review of Dermatologic Drugs

      research New changes in pregnancy and lactation labelling: Review of dermatologic drugs

      16 citations , May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
      This study reviewed and categorized dermatological drugs for pregnancy and lactation according to new FDA labeling guidelines, which replaced simplistic letter categories with detailed information, aiming to improve prescribing decisions by addressing both maternal and paternal reproductive potential.
      Contraindicated Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Women

      research Contraindicated use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in women

      2 citations , August 2016 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”
      This study found that from 2011 to 2015, a substantial portion of women in the Netherlands dispensed finasteride or dutasteride were not using adequate contraception, prompting calls for improved risk management.
      Hypersensitivity Reactions to Anticoagulant Drugs

      research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Anticoagulant Drugs

      28 citations , September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design”
      This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants like ASA and heparins, highlighting their rare but potentially life-threatening nature, and emphasizes the need for meticulous allergy testing to find safe alternatives.
      Safety of Treatment Options for Spondyloarthritis: A Narrative Review

      research Safety of treatment options for spondyloarthritis: a narrative review

      19 citations , March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”
      In this narrative review, the researchers reported that the overall safety profile of drugs used for treating spondyloarthritis is generally good, with serious adverse events being rare, but emphasized the need for rheumatologists to tailor treatments and closely monitor patients for potential adverse events.

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      learn Finasteride

      • Are there really risks with topical finasteride? Reports on topical finasteride describe scalp irritation and dermatitis as the effects specific to it, and blood levels lower than the oral drug; whether systemic side effects are genuinely rarer has not been measured in a trial powered to answer it. Both forms are prescription-only and contraindicated around pregnancy.

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      • Can bicalutamide stop DHT from shrinking your hair follicles? Bicalutamide blocks androgens at the receptor rather than lowering DHT, and some dermatologists prescribe it off-label for women with pattern hair loss. The published evidence is retrospective case series and one small pilot study, with no randomized trial; it is a prescription drug that requires liver monitoring and is contraindicated in pregnancy.
      • What results can you expect from using bicalutamide on your scalp? There is no published human study of bicalutamide applied to the scalp for hair loss, no licensed topical product and no established dose, so no result can be predicted from it. The evidence that exists is for the oral tablet in women, which is a prescription drug requiring liver monitoring and contraindicated in pregnancy.

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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      community Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.

       187 upvotes 7 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.

      community Dutasteride and my semen production

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced sexual side effects, including reduced semen production and numbness, after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss. They decided to stop dutasteride to prioritize their sexual health and may return to finasteride if issues resolve.

      community Recovered from dark finasteride side effects

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.