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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study conducted on YouTube Shorts videos found that a majority of content related to alopecia recommended treatments that could be carried out independently, such as over-the-counter medications, while professional recommendations by dermatologists comprised less than 15% of the videos but showed high viewer engagement.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, researchers highlight a 57-year-old HIV patient on ritonavir who developed Cushing’s syndrome from over-the-counter intranasal fluticasone, underscoring the risks of drug interactions and the importance of counseling patients about potential steroid ingredients in OTC products.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Headache & Pain Management” This article highlights the need to consider topical minoxidil as a differential diagnosis for unexplained headache and dizziness due to its potential side effects.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study in Jordan found that topical corticosteroid use is common and often involves creams obtained without prescriptions, with only 61.3% of users aware of potential side effects, highlighting a need for better public education and regulation to prevent misuse.