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research Treatment of Lipodystrophy with Troglitazone
Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.
research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
research Trends in the Presence or Absence of Transaminitis and/or Leukopenia in Pediatric Patients Treated with Methotrexate for Inflammatory Skin Disease
Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
research Verrucous Hemangioma Leg: A Challenging Birthmark
A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
research Ethical Principles for Everyone
The document concludes that more research is needed on the hepatitis B vaccine's side effects and the effectiveness of certain treatments for specific diseases.
research Male Breast Cancer and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride does not increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Outcomes of FDA Database
research Medications Mostly Associated With Ejaculatory Disorders: Assessment of the EudraVigilance and Food and Drug Administration Pharmacovigilance Databases Entries
Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
research The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research A Case Series and Literature Review of Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Universalis After the Administration of a Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme
Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
research Evaluating the Role of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Landscape of Medication-Induced Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if COVID-19 vaccines cause a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
research A Scoping Review of Alopecia Areata and Its Relationship to COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Social Media for Arthritis-Related Comparative Effectiveness and Safety Research and the Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising
Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
research A Case of Severe Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia After Receipt of First Dose of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
research Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs Not Tied to Suicidality, Studies Show
Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
research Retinoids for Chemoprophylaxis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
research Alopecia Universalis After Injection of Messenger RNA COVID-19 Vaccine: A Case Report
A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Alopecias
Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects Treated with Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research Finasteride Is Associated With a Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results From the US FDA Adverse Events Reporting System
Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
The safety of the hair loss drug finasteride is unclear due to inadequate reporting in clinical trials.
research Finasteride Toxicity Information: Limited, Poor Quality, Biased
Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
research Topical Imiquimod: Be Aware of the Unexpected
A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
research Cosmetics
The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.