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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
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October 2000 in “Contraception” The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
July 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women experienced temporary hair loss and other side effects from imiquimod treatment for cervical issues, which stopped after ending the treatment.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
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February 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
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January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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October 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.
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January 2002 in “Treatments in endocrinology” Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
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May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
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April 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
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Finasteride may cause memory problems by damaging the hippocampus.