September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Anti-androgen therapy may boost immunity but increases injection site pain in vaccinated patients.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
81 citations,
May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
42 citations,
May 2007 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.
8 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
6 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” Older women reported negative physical and psychological effects from Botox and facial fillers, feeling neglected by the medical system.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Ultrasonography” Ultrasound boosts finasteride's hair growth effects in mice.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
July 2017 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
January 2016 in “Global dermatology” A treatment called Cellcurin, combined with microneedling, significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with hair loss.
41 citations,
October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “Life” Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
4 citations,
February 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Bimatoprost helps with hair growth and eye conditions but can be costly and have side effects.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.
March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.