research Long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of male breast cancer
In this study, there was no evidence that using 5α-reductase inhibitors for either short or long durations increased the risk of male breast cancer.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Long‐Term Use of Oclacitinib Maleate for the Management of Pemphigus Foliaceus in a Miniature Donkey
In this case report, a 6-year-old miniature jenny with pemphigus foliaceus was effectively treated with oclacitinib maleate, with and without low-dose prednisolone, over four years without adverse effects.
research Long‐Term Use of Tralokinumab in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Real‐World Multicentric Case Series
In this case series conducted in Austrian dermatology clinics, tralokinumab was found to be a well-tolerated and effective long-term treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with improvements in eczema severity and symptom suppression maintained over up to three years.
research Long-term use of dutasteride to treat androgenic alopecia in young men may lead to persistent abnormalities in semen parameters
This study found that long-term use of dutasteride in men taking it for androgenetic alopecia may lead to persistent decreases in semen volume and sperm motility, potentially impacting fertility, with significant impairment observed after 17.8 to 20.3 months of treatment.
research The urologic impact of long-term finasteride 1-mg use for androgenic alopecia: a matched-cohort database analysis
Long-term finasteride use may lead to earlier use of ED medication and lower prostate cancer diagnosis rates.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Long term use of minoxidil wanting to add finasteride
The user has been using minoxidil for over a year, initially seeing hair regrowth but later experiencing shedding and thinning. They plan to add finasteride to their regimen, hoping to restore their hair to its previous state.
community Long-term use of dutasteride may lead to male infertility by persistently impairing semen volume and sperm motility.
Long-term use of dutasteride may impair semen volume and sperm motility, but these effects are often reversible after stopping the drug. Individual reactions vary, and more research is needed to understand the long-term impact on fertility.
community ‘Long term use of fin/dut may be associated with health risks including fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease and potential kidney disease.’
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.
community Any 1-1.5 mg dutasteride LONG TERM (2+ years) users here? Please, share your experience!
Long-term users of dutasteride, often combined with minoxidil, report mixed results in managing hair loss, with some experiencing side effects like stomach pain and dark circles. Despite increasing dosages, many still face receding hairlines, suggesting genetic factors may play a significant role.
community long term ru58841 users (3 years+), how is it going for you?
Long-term RU58841 users discuss its effectiveness, with some finding it not worth the cost compared to other treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil. One user experienced side effects from a chemical company product, while another is regrowing hair after stopping RU58841.
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10 / 20 results- Can long-term use of Fluocinolone affect the health of hair follicles? There is no long-term human trial measuring what topical fluocinolone does to hair follicles; what is documented is the label's warning about skin atrophy with prolonged use, plus a 2007 mouse study suggesting hair-follicle bulge stem cells do not repair steroid-induced atrophy.
- Are stem cell factor products safe for long-term scalp use? Long-term safety of stem cell factor scalp products has not been studied in people; the one human trial of injected stem cell factor reported skin reactions and lasting dark patches.
- Is rapamycin safe for long-term use on the scalp, or should it be used in cycles? There is no published human trial of topical rapamycin on the scalp, so nobody knows whether long-term use is safe; the idea of cycling it comes from community practice and theory, not from any study or guideline, and rapamycin for hair loss is an off-label use of a prescription immunosuppressant.
- Is Osteopontin safe to use long-term in hair growth products? Osteopontin's long-term safety in hair growth products is not yet established.
- Is azelaic acid safe to use daily long-term? Azelaic acid has a long tolerability record on facial skin in acne and rosacea, where side effects are local and usually mild — but for daily long-term scalp use the only trial is one six-month study in 26 women, in which mild itching was the main adverse effect, so long-term scalp safety is not established.
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