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January 2021 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma is effective and has fewer side effects than systemic treatments.
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April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Pharmaceutical care in transplantation faces challenges but has promising future opportunities for better outcomes.
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December 2014 in “F1000 prime reports” The document concludes that Hidradenitis suppurativa is often underdiagnosed, lacks definitive treatment, and requires better awareness and management strategies.
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
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January 2023 in “Medical Journal of Babylon” Hemp seed oil shows promise in treating localized alopecia areata.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.