4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that patients experienced less pain when using a 1-mL syringe compared to a 3-mL syringe, despite both having the same needle size.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
December 2024 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that switching patients with alopecia areata unresponsive to topical clobetasol 17 propionate 0.05% to anthralin treatment led to improved treatment success.
284 citations
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November 1999 in “Neurology” This article discusses the side effects of interferon beta therapy for MS, including flu-like symptoms and autoimmune reactions, and provides guidance on their management but does not report new clinical findings.
228 citations
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February 2003 in “Urology” This article discusses the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, highlighting the need for clinical trials to systematically study these effects.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews different acne treatments and emphasizes the importance of being aware of their potential side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” The researchers reported that zinc carbonate nanoparticles stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone did not show local irritant or skin-resorptive effects in preclinical tests on rabbits and rats.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article examines the evidence regarding finasteride's sexual side effects and offers recommendations for patient counseling but reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses supplements used to alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, highlighting various natural remedies, but reports no original clinical research findings.
138 citations
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February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” This review discusses the classification, pathogenesis, and management of skin, hair, nail, and mucosal changes due to EGFR inhibitors, emphasizing the importance of informing patients to improve therapy compliance.
24 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro” This study examined the most common chemotherapy side effects among patients with prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer, noting hair loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite as frequent symptoms.
November 2025 in “Yemeni Journal For Medical Sciences” This study assessed contraceptive use among women in Mukalla city, Yemen, reporting that 78.7% experienced side effects such as hair loss and abnormal bleeding, with oral contraceptive pills being the most common method.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” This article reviews the potential role of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct to alemtuzumab therapy in multiple sclerosis management, noting its possible benefits for autoimmune comorbidities and patient adherence, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that uncommon finasteride side effects included melasma, dry skin, tinnitus, postural hypotension, and oral lesions, with some symptoms persisting after treatment cessation.
18 citations
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October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that incorporating 0.5% TPGS into topical minoxidil solutions enhanced hair growth in mice, although increasing TPGS to 2% decreased effectiveness.
27 citations
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” In this study, 65% of men with persistent sexual side effects after stopping finasteride reported a reduction in alcohol consumption, echoing findings in rodent models.
In this study, facial hypertrichosis occurred in 10% of women treated with isotretinoin for acne, but it resolved spontaneously after the treatment ended.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adverse effects of finasteride were more common among right-handed heterosexuals and left-handed homosexuals with androgenic alopecia.
152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This review describes minoxidil's hair regrowth mechanism and discusses dermatological applications, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for regular use and addressing allergic reactions.
35 citations
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review examines various androgen deprivation therapy methods for advanced prostate cancer, highlighting benefits and potential cardiovascular and sexual adverse effects, but reports no new clinical results.
63 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that erythematous, infiltrated plaques can develop in patients receiving subcutaneous heparin therapy, indicating a possible delayed hypersensitivity reaction to heparin or its constituents.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that vismodegib was effective in treating basal cell carcinoma, achieving complete remission in some patients; however, significant side effects often required careful management to prevent therapy suspension, which can lead to resistance.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that AT-ASCs significantly improve terminal and intermediate hair counts and hair caliber in androgenetic alopecia more than PRP, though with more side effects like headache and erythema.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” This systematic review found that treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism are clinically diverse, with etilefrine, pseudoephedrine/etilefrine-5 inhibitors, and finasteride appearing promising, but further research with robust study designs is needed to establish evidence-based practices.
July 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This literature review reports that micro-needle radiofrequency is increasingly recognized in aesthetic medicine as a safe, effective treatment for various skin conditions, but further research is needed to optimize treatment parameters for the best outcomes.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Biologics” In this case report, a 28-year-old woman developed a rash on her face and neck after receiving a dupilumab injection for atopic dermatitis.
May 2023 in “Advanced medical journal” In this study, researchers found that hair changes, particularly anagen effluvium, were the most common mucocutaneous side effects in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, occurring in 31.71% of cases, followed by skin, nail, and mucosal changes, highlighting the morbidity associated with antineoplastic drug side effects.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This study found that global online interest in finasteride and its sexual side effects significantly increased after the FDA issued safety warnings in 2011.