Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
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March 1981 in “Circulation” Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.
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December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
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August 2018 in “Urology” Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
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January 2018 in “Australasian Medical Journal” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
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January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair loss may signal metabolic problems and increased risk of heart disease, suggesting people with hair loss should be checked for these issues.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.
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November 2010 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.
69 citations,
April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.
54 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
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December 2007 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.
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November 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “The Anatolian journal of cardiology” Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.
5 citations,
February 2017 in “Cochrane library” There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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May 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Japanese bone marrow transplant patient developed a rare skin cancer possibly linked to long-term use of the medication voriconazole.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “The journal of advances in parasitology” Effective treatment with antiparasitic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic medications can lead to recovery in dogs with complicated demodicosis.
March 2024 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Science Letters” BCC can protect heart cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
March 2023 in “Zdorov'â čolovìka” Certain medications can reduce sexual desire and function, especially in women.
April 2020 in “Online journal of complementary & alternative medicine” Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.