This case report describes a 45-year-old male with atrial fibrillation who developed acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after starting metformin for prediabetes, highlighting a rare dermatologic reaction.
April 2026 in “BMC Oral Health” In this case report, a 45-year-old male developed recurrent, painful oral ulcers after starting finasteride for hair loss, with symptoms resolving after stopping the drug and returning upon rechallenge, suggesting a probable causal link.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report identified a possible adverse effect of low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, as a 74-year-old woman developed significant dry mouth that resolved after stopping the medication and recurred upon rechallenge, suggesting a causal link.
This article discusses the rising use of low-dose oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia and mentions common side effects like hypertrichosis, but provides no new clinical findings.
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October 1997 in “JAMA” This case series suggests a possible, though likely very rare, association between vaccinations and hair loss, calling for further research in more defined populations.