Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
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May 1991 in “Psychosomatics” Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Farmacia” Certain foods and supplements can help treat skin diseases alongside medication.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.
66 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
65 citations,
July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
31 citations,
October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
15 citations,
November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” The cancer drugs bortezomib and lenalidomide cause skin side effects in many patients.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Applied sciences” Fermented red ginseng and a traditional herb mix improved hair growth in mice.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry” The conclusion is that careful management of both psychiatric and skin conditions is crucial for HIV patients, using medication and interdisciplinary approaches.
32 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” New targeted cancer drugs can cause skin side effects, and managing them requires patient education and timely care.
1 citations,
January 2001 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Procyanidin B-2 from apple juice significantly increases hair growth and may be more effective than minoxidil without side effects.
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Paclitaxel is an effective cancer drug with side effects and potential new uses beyond cancer.
15 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
16 citations,
May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
April 2021 in “Anatolian current medical journal :” A patient developed hair loss after hepatitis C treatment with sofosbuvir and ribavirin.
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” Apple-derived procyanidin B-2 can safely promote hair growth in men.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “The European research journal” Stopping aripiprazole can reverse its side effect of hair loss.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” EGFR inhibitors can cause various skin issues during cancer treatment, and managing these is important for patient care.
12 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
10 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
44 citations,
January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” A man's severe skin reaction from cancer treatment improved with early diagnosis and proper medication.
76 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.