4 citations,
December 2014 in “Annals of neurology” "Medical marijuana" lacks strong evidence for medical use and is often a way to bypass recreational marijuana laws.
June 1990 in “Health Marketing Quarterly” Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
2 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Some improvements in the aesthetics sector have been made, but patient protection is still lacking due to no compulsory register for practitioners and non-prescription dermal fillers.
5 citations,
October 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.
26 citations,
February 2002 in “Urologic clinics of North America” The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The UK published guidelines recommending that only qualified medical professionals should perform cosmetic procedures, with the possibility of these guidelines influencing future laws.
23 citations,
September 2009 in “Child Abuse & Neglect” Checking family social conditions in tourniquet syndrome cases can help find neglect.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
47 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
70 citations,
November 2013 in “The BMJ” Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
22 citations,
January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
7 citations,
April 2022 in “Cutis” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is growing fast but raises concerns about quality of care and doctor-patient relationships.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vegan collagen builder improves hair growth, skin smoothness, and reduces wrinkles and pain.
58 citations,
November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
2 citations,
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
March 2022 in “Women's health issues” The conclusion is that women are heavily affected by autoimmune skin diseases, face significant challenges, and need better research, treatments, and healthcare policies.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
5 citations,
April 1999 in “PubMed” Two drugs, Minoxidil and Finasteride, can modestly maintain or regrow hair on the scalp's vertex with minimal side effects.
15 citations,
February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
44 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
April 2020 in “Rheumatology” Many patients with Giant Cell Arteritis did not follow their steroid treatment plans properly.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “BMC Health Services Research” Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
12 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
11 citations,
July 2010 in “The Lancet” Chocolate has been historically used for medicinal purposes, with current research focusing on heart health benefits, but the extent of these benefits is debated.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.