St John’s Wort can change how finasteride works in the body.
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December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” This review discusses how skin lesions and haircoat changes in adult horses can indicate systemic diseases, emphasizing the need for veterinary evaluation, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Finasteride can cause side effects like liver issues and hormonal changes.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This systematic review reported that gender-affirming hormone therapy may lead to changes in hair growth patterns, with differing effects for transgender men and women, potentially impacting quality of life.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that cutaneous ulcers caused by interferon are not associated with the medication's dosage.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report describes the diagnosis of pseudoporphyria in a hemodialysis patient, highlighting the importance of discontinuing causative medications and advising patients on sun protection to manage this photosensitive condition.
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October 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study suggests that glaucoma patients may face increased risk of optic nerve injury if prescribed medications that can lower blood pressure.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study found that a nutrition intervention was more effective than nutrition education or medication alone in reducing symptoms of PCOS, with significant improvements in body measurements and testosterone levels.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This abstract reviews the management of polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle changes over metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk, yet reports no new clinical outcomes.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the range and management of adverse cutaneous reactions to psychotropic medications and emphasizes the need for awareness among clinicians, concluding with a call for careful monitoring and patient education.
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February 2023 in “Urology” This study found that IsoPSA's ability to detect both any prostate cancer and clinically actionable prostate cancer remains unaffected by medications like 5-ARIs and α-blockers, which are commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms.
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February 2016 in “Irish journal of psychological medicine” In this case report, a 54-year-old male experienced hair loss and discoloration after starting mirtazapine, with full hair regrowth and color restoration occurring within 10 weeks of stopping the medication.
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April 2018 in “Rheumatology” This study found that 59.7% of lupus patients self-reported alopecia, which was linked to anti-Ro antibody presence and cutaneous SLE symptoms but not to age, ethnicity, or medication.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report observed significant hair regrowth and improved alopecia in a 30-year-old woman with alopecia areata after treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle changes, with no recurrence during a six-month follow-up.
December 2022 in “International journal of preventive, curative & community medicine” This article reviews current understanding and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing lifestyle changes alongside medical treatment, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” This study found that self-reported alopecia was common in lupus patients, often characterized by changes in hair texture and volume, and was associated with anti-Ro antibodies and significant anxiety.
July 2012 in “Alzheimer s & Dementia” This case report describes a 57-year-old Navy veteran with mild cognitive impairment who showed cognitive improvement and reported better mood after CPAP treatment and medication adjustments.
November 2008 in “British Journal of Hospital Medicine” This case report describes a patient's psychiatric and medical journey after a cardiac arrest, focusing on managing agitated behavior without medication, leading to significant improvement in cognitive function over a 5-week hospital stay.
December 2004 in “Medicine” This review examines different skin conditions during pregnancy, including physiological changes and pregnancy-exclusive dermatoses, and reports no new clinical findings.
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses various diagnostic categories and treatments for hyperandrogenism, with a focus on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings, calling for specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
May 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports conflicting evidence on whether GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with various forms of alopecia, suggesting dermatology practitioners should consider monitoring and counseling patients using these medications.
August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited eyelash trichomegaly, a rare disorder involving changes in eyelash characteristics, alongside diffuse alopecia.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This review discusses the management of long-term risks in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, recommending lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity over relying solely on metformin, and reports no new clinical results.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
January 2018 in “日本薬理学会年会要旨集 =” This study reports that in young male patients with finasteride-associated infertility, semen parameters appear reversible after discontinuing the medication.
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May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” This study suggests that the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors in men may be associated with macular abnormalities, characterized by cystoid changes and foveal cavitation, potentially progressing to more severe defects.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” This commentary described developing a framework to evaluate how pharmacists in community pharmacy care clinics impact emergency department visits, focusing on conditions they can manage, adverse medication events, and necessary referrals.
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January 2020 in “Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences” Antidepressants can cause long-term side effects like severe withdrawal symptoms and sexual dysfunction, which can last for months or years after stopping the medication.