284 citations,
November 1999 in “Neurology” The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
6 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Rosemary essential oil improved hair growth and thickness in UVB-exposed mice.
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
127 citations,
July 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
December 2013 in “Nursing2023” The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
12 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera can help reduce side effects of a cancer drug.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
39 citations,
November 2013 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Massage increases how deep both rigid and flexible liposomes can go into skin, with flexible ones going deeper, and covering the skin (occlusion) helps rigid ones more.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
17 citations,
June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
9 citations,
February 2012 in “Social Semiotics” The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
July 2014 in “European Journal of Cancer” p14ARF and p16Ink4a cause hair follicle stem cell aging and dysfunction.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
150 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
23 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Medicina” Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
Ayurvedic herbs may reduce side effects and improve effectiveness of cancer treatments.
8 citations,
December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
June 2019 in “Advanced medical journal” Cancer drugs often cause temporary hair, skin, nail, and mouth issues.
7 citations,
November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.