75 citations
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” This study found that both topical and oral finasteride significantly reduced plasma DHT after one week, with lower finasteride plasma exposure for the topical formulation.
This article reviews the cutaneous side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies for skin cancers, noting that while generally mild, these effects can influence treatment decisions and quality of life, underscoring the need for physicians to be aware of these adverse reactions.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the development of biocompatible artificial hair for treating hair loss and reports encouraging results from clinical trials, but it provides no new clinical findings.
31 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the potential benefits of photobiomodulation for managing side effects of cancer therapy and provides specific guidelines for its use in supportive cancer care, without presenting new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum” This case report describes a rare instance of gynecomastia in a male patient undergoing mirtazapine treatment for depression, suggesting the drug as a probable cause after ruling out other factors.
52 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review suggests that Chinese herbal medicine may help reduce side effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, but a lack of high-quality trials limits confidence in this finding.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights the significant impact of cutaneous and oral mucosal adverse events on patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for early detection and comprehensive management to maintain treatment adherence and enhance patient care.
This review highlights concerns about dermatological side effects linked to rapid weight loss from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists used for type 2 diabetes and obesity treatment, such as skin laxity, decreased collagen, and hair loss, emphasizing the importance of managing these while retaining metabolic benefits.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This study found that ultrasonication pre-treatment at various power levels improved the color, protein solubility, and degree of hydrolysis of fish protein hydrolysates from mackerel side streams, and potentially reduced bitterness by decreasing hydrophobic free amino acids.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this study, the use of Xiaoaiping alongside routine chemotherapy improved side effects such as alopecia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and enhanced quality of life in breast cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This paper discusses the potential of millets as a dietary intervention to help manage chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients, suggesting that their nutrient profile and various health benefits could support treatment without increasing medication burden.
January 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” The researchers reported that nano-cerium oxide improved androgenetic alopecia in mice by increasing the ratio of terminal to vellus hairs, elevating IGF-1 expression, and reducing TGF-β and DHT levels in the skin, suggesting potential for drug development.
17 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for personalized, evidence-based approaches but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that a data-driven model using XGBoost effectively predicts individualized responses to minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, outperforming traditional methods in accuracy and reliability.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” This article provides an overview of acne vulgaris, discussing its causes, presentation, and psychosocial impact, but it reports no new research findings or clinical results.
35 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” This article discusses alopecia areata occurring during Interferon Alpha-2b/Ribavirin therapy and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews the cutaneous reactions and characteristic skin changes associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and new targeted cancer treatments, reporting no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that phototherapy was more effective for patients with the multiple or totalis types of alopecia areata, with whole-body phototherapy potentially benefiting those with refractory universalis type.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses patient perspectives on androgenetic alopecia treatment at a tertiary dermatology center in Singapore, though results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.
61 citations
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April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study reports that men with androgenic alopecia experience altered neuroactive steroid levels associated with persistent depression symptoms even after stopping finasteride treatment.
56 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” This study found that 87% of patients with stage IIA and IIB melanoma treated with low-dose alpha-interferon reported cutaneous side effects, with the most common being hair loss.
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
51 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review examines androgen replacement therapy in women for treating androgen deficiency symptoms and reports no new clinical results, while noting potential safety within a specific dose range.
27 citations
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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the association between hepatitis C virus and systemic disorders like mixed cryoglobulinemia, highlighting potential autoimmune side effects from interferon-a2b treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” This review discusses the changes in androgen levels with age in women and the potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy as part of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women, but it reports no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” In this review, researchers explored the potential of topical finasteride as an innovative treatment for male pattern hair loss, addressing the limitations of oral finasteride, such as side effects and inconsistent effectiveness.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.
16 citations
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February 2019 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” In this study, 96% of children with CNS tumors receiving MAPK and mTOR inhibitors experienced common, treatable skin reactions, occasionally requiring therapy adjustments.