research Hair Loss Associated With Escitalopram: Do SSRIs Affect Melatonin at the Hair Follicle?
The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
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research UK High Court Revokes Escitalopram Patent; Validity of Second Medical Use Claims Based on Dosage Regimes; Stay of Proceedings Pending EPO Opposition
The UK High Court revoked Lundbeck's patent for Escitalopram, and second medical use claims based on dosage were not considered novel.
research Tales of Bugs, Delusions of Parasitosis, and What to Do
Escitalopram might effectively treat delusions of parasitosis and possibly Morgellons disease, with psychological factors being important to consider.
research Alopecia Developed with Escitalopram Use and Regressed with Transition to Duloxetine: Case Report
Switching from escitalopram to duloxetine improved hair loss.
research Generic Competition And Pharmaceutical Patent Strategies: A Sequel
The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes
A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
research Risk of Hair Loss with Different Antidepressants
Bupropion causes more hair loss than other antidepressants, with paroxetine causing the least.
research Balance of Tofacitinib Efficacy and Disease Flare in the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
research Alopecia Associated with Agomelatine Use: A Case Report
Stopping the antidepressant agomelatine improved hair loss in a patient.
research Heart Failure Due to Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis
A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
research Development of a Non-Parametric Population Pharmacokinetics Model and Bayesian Estimator for Tacrolimus in Tunisian Renal Transplant Patients
The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Subtypes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Enduring Sexual Dysfunction After Treatment With Antidepressants, 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, and Isotretinoin: 300 Cases
Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Drug-Induced Acne: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
research Psychological Interventions in the Management of Common Skin Conditions
Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant-Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications
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.
research Antidepressants Have Anti-Inflammatory Effects Relevant to Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Antidepressants might help with skin inflammation and improve conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
research Psychodermatology: The Intersection of Dermatology and Psychiatry
Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.
research Alopecia Associated With Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
research Management of the Psychological Comorbidities of Dermatological Conditions: Practitioners' Guidelines
Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
research Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders
Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
research Pegylated-Interferon-Alpha 2a in Clinical Practice: How to Manage Patients Suffering from Side Effects
Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
research Demodex Folliculitis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Study of an Uncommon Entity
Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research New Lifestyle Drugs and Somatoform Disorders in Dermatology
The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
research Frequency of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Among Patients With Complaints of Hair Loss
Patients with hair loss are much more likely to have body dysmorphic disorder than general dermatology patients.