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The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
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research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research Cosmetics
The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
research Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database
Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
research Association of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Sexual Dysfunction: A RADAR Report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research Assessing Finasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the FAERS Database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research Safety Profile of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines: An Analysis of the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System from 2007 to 2017
HPV vaccines are generally safe but need further investigation for rare side effects.
research FDA Reports of Alopecia as an Adverse Event to Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports
Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
research Infertility and Teratogenicity After Paternal Exposure to Systemic Dermatologic Medications: A Systematic Review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Post Finasteride Syndrome: Demographics from FDA Database
Younger people (median age 35) experience more PFS-like symptoms with 1mg finasteride; more research needed.
research Female Post-Finasteride Syndrome: It’s Not Just A Man’s World
PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
research Tolerability of Hair Cleansing Conditioners: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Consumer Complaints to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner is better tolerated than salicylic acid and baby shampoos.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men's Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Successful Treatment of Ulcerated Infantile Hemangioma Associated with PELVIS Syndrome Using Oral Propranolol
Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
research Baricitinib: From Rheumatoid Arthritis to COVID-19
Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
research Association of Suicidality and Depression With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.
research US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?
Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Side Effects and Adverse Events After Treatment With Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease: A Retrospective Observational Case Series
Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
research Fluoroquinolone-Induced Serious, Persistent, Multisymptom Adverse Effects
Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction with Finasteride 1 mg Taken for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Abemaciclib-Associated Skin, Hair, and Nail Toxicities: A Case Report
Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
research Controversies in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: The History of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Teriflunomide Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability in Patients with Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, reducing relapse rates and disability progression.