research Commonly Prescribed Medications Associated With Alopecia
Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research An Infectious Scalp Disorder: A Case of Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in a 7-Year-Old Girl
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Prednisolone
A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Therapy of Endocrine Disease: Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective hirsutism treatment for women with PCOS should be personalized and may include lifestyle changes and medication.
research Alopecia Areata Following Adalimumab
A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
research Pharmacotherapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Update
New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
research Transgender Adolescents and Acne: A Case Series
Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults
Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Partial Regrowth of Scalp Hair in a Patient Treated with Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy and Interferon α2a
A patient with a severe type of hair loss experienced partial hair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.
research Hashimoto Thyroiditis - A Comprehensive Review
Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that can lead to an underactive thyroid and is treated with medication and sometimes diet changes or surgery.
research Circumscribed Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a 5-Year-Old Girl Treated with Topical Keratolytic and Steroid
A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
research Co-Editors’ Messages
A man had hiccups for several days after a hair transplant, likely due to medication or nerve irritation, but they stopped on their own.
research A Patient’s Guide: Management of Hair Loss in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating hair loss in PCOS involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and possibly hair care strategies.
research Correspondence
A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
research Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride 1mg for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men
Finasterid 1mg, used for male hair loss, can cause sexual problems in some men, which can last for several months even after stopping the medication.
research Direct-To-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising: The Debate Is Not Over
The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research Hair Loss and Hedgehog Inhibitors: A Class Effect?
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
research Female Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense Mimicking Bacterial Folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Androgens and Women's Health
Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.
research Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.
research Diffuse Alopecia of the Scalp in Borderline-Lepromatous Leprosy in an Indian Patient
A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.
research Finasteride Induced Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
A man had a rare stroke possibly due to taking finasteride, which might have increased his hormone levels causing a blood clot. His memory loss didn't fully recover even after stopping the medication.
research Living With Lupus In Ireland: Results Of A Patient Survey
Lupus severely affects daily life, work, and mental health, with many experiencing frequent flares and medication side-effects.
research Living With Lupus Nephritis: Elevated Impact on Patient Life
Lupus nephritis patients face more challenges in family planning, work, symptoms, medication, and quality of life than those without it.