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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Management of Dermatologic Toxicities
Doctors should actively prevent and treat skin side effects in cancer patients to keep them on the best medication and reduce discomfort.
research 307 Dermatologic toxicities associated with chronic gamma-secretase inhibitor treatment for desmoid tumor
Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
research Prevention and management of dermatological toxicities related to anticancer agents: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines☆
Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.
research Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus for the prevention and management of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor-related skin toxicities
The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
research MARIO LACOUTURE: How Do I Treat a Patient with Dermatologic Toxicities to EGFR Inhibitors?
Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist Scammed me (I think)
An 18-year-old is frustrated with a dermatologist who prescribed shampoos and Betnovate instead of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. The user feels misled and is considering giving up on dermatologists.
community Dermatologist won't prescribe oral finasteride without first trying topical and having blood and sperm tests done
A user is frustrated that their dermatologist requires blood and sperm tests before prescribing oral finasteride, despite already taking oral minoxidil. They prefer oral medication over topical treatments due to sensory issues and are considering asking their GP for a finasteride prescription or seeking alternatives online.
community Dermatologist put me straight onto 0.5 dut+2.5min
A dermatologist prescribed 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil for hair thinning, which is considered a solid regimen for regrowth. Users generally agree that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride and support the dermatologist's decision.
community Dermatologist says finasteride is no longer prescribed after apothecaries warning (Austria)
In Austria, finasteride prescriptions are restricted due to suicide risk concerns, with new prescriptions only for current users. Alternatives like topical finasteride, dutasteride, and online purchases face legal challenges.
community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?
A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.