February 2024 in “Curēus” Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
August 2023 in “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine” People in palliative care often have skin problems due to their main illness or other health issues, and treatments focus on comfort and quality of life.
August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Existing drugs, including a blood pressure medication, show promise as new treatments for influenza.
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May 1966 in “The Journal of Urology” A woman developed severe bladder inflammation after cancer treatment with Cytoxan.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
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October 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
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March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets” This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
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April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
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February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
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May 2011 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” Nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems are versatile and have potential for treating various medical conditions and improving vaccines.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
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September 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
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January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
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October 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.