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This study suggests that behavior modification, semistarvation ketogenic regimens, and surgical therapy could be experimental approaches for different degrees of obesity, with their efficacy varying by the degree of weight excess.

In this study using the TriNetX Research Network, men with low serum testosterone levels were found to have an increased risk of developing an initial kidney stone, particularly in those aged 33-44, compared to men with normal testosterone levels.

This article discusses the importance of interpreting laboratory data and performing physical assessments to support pharmacists in clinical decision-making and patient consultations, but reports no new empirical findings.

This study found that fluconazole increased water transport in renal cells via effects on aquaporin-2 channels, suggesting potential as a treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, though clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy in humans.

A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.

In this study, researchers explored the effects of various medications on eye health, noting that systemic and local ophthalmic drugs can lead to both widespread and specific ocular side effects, with serious adverse events most associated with neurotropic, immunotropic, and antitumor medications.

In this review, dermatological symptoms associated with various eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and pica, were examined, highlighting the potential role of dermatologists and psychiatrists in early diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.

In this case report, a young female who unintentionally ingested topical minoxidil experienced severe circulatory shock and acute pulmonary edema, emphasizing the need for immediate treatment with fluid resuscitation and vasopressors.

This case report documented a 32-year-old man's acute pancreatitis following an overdose of finasteride, highlighting the potential for rare but severe side effects from the drug in overdose situations, and suggesting a need for further research into its safety.

This case report describes a 27-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, characterized by symptoms including fever, dysarthria, dysphagia, oral candidiasis, nail dystrophy, alopecia, hypoparathyroidism, and dilated cardiomyopathy. The study highlights unique bilateral symmetrical brain calcifications and underscores the syndrome’s diverse manifestations.

This article reviews how various medications, such as antihypertensives, chemotherapy, and hormonal contraceptives, are associated with negative effects on sexual desire and function but reports no new clinical results.

This report describes the first suspected case of dermatologic adverse effects from subcutaneous furosemide in cats, noting ulcerative skin lesions that resolved after switching the formulation.

This study found that metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors were associated with lower PSA levels, but statins did not decrease PSA, whereas low dose finasteride (1 mg) reduced PSA levels similarly to the higher 5 mg dose.

This report suggests that for prostate cancer patients with cardiovascular disease, prescribing the GnRH antagonist degarelix may reduce cardiac events compared to using GnRH agonists, although prescribing should consider potential cardiac risks, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions or older age.

Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.

This case study reported an improvement in lower limb edema for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after starting dulaglutide treatment, suggesting a potential role of the drug in sodium retention disorders.

Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.

Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.

This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.

This study suggests that spironolactone-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers could enhance follicular delivery and offer a more localized treatment for androgenic alopecia, potentially reducing systemic side effects.

This review discusses the pharmacological benefits and chemical compounds of the Sophora genus, noting its traditional use and wide pharmacological actions, but reports no new clinical results.

This study reported that once-daily treatment with oral minoxidil and spironolactone for 12 months reduced hair loss severity and hair shedding in women with pattern hair loss, with generally mild side effects, though results came from an uncontrolled, observational pilot study.

This study reports that oral spironolactone may be a useful and low-cost first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women, with relatively few side effects.

This study found that topical minoxidil increased heart rate and had significant effects on cardiac volumes and mass compared to placebo, but its long-term safety remains uncertain.

This report describes a case of hypertrichosis associated with minoxidil use and suggests that nearly all patients on this drug may experience this side effect.

In this study, minoxidil was found to have low toxicity in various animals, with specific heart lesions observed only in dogs at certain doses.

This study found that testosterone and 5α-dihydrotestosterone affect human sebocytes differently depending on the skin region, with spironolactone inhibiting their proliferation and counteracting androgen effects in facial sebocytes.

This review discusses inflammatory and medication-related skin conditions associated with kidney disease and emphasizes the importance of timely referral to nephrology, reporting no new clinical results.

This review discusses the use of antiandrogen therapy in dermatology, covering treatments for conditions like acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.