35 citations,
January 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of PPARγ are found in varying amounts in human skin and its parts, which could affect how skin treatments work.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” Power-enhancing drugs can cause mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and physical side effects, questioning their overall benefits.
126 citations,
October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
3 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
8 citations,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Menthol boosts the hair growth effects of Phyllanthus niruri gel.
April 2019 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” HPV infection is linked to better survival in advanced anal cancer, higher radiation doses improve survival, especially in HPV-negative patients, and prostaglandin E₂ pretreatment can protect mouse hair follicles from radiation damage.
Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
43 citations,
December 2004 in “Journal of loss & trauma” People with alopecia areata often experience negative personal, social, and medical impacts, and need psychological support.
130 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
58 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Lufenuron effectively and quickly treats fungal infections in dogs and cats without side effects.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.
February 2015 in “Global journal of dermatology & venereology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss and concerns about its long-term side effects are largely unfounded.
66 citations,
August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Current treatments for common male hair loss have limited effectiveness and can cause side effects.
23 citations,
December 2013 in “Molecular cancer therapeutics” Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.
14 citations,
September 2017 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
December 2022 in “Türk biyokimya dergisi” The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
3 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
1 citations,
September 2003 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Transdermal fluoxetine is less effective in cats, clomipramine may help with feline alopecia, younger dogs often start fights, dietary changes can reduce cribbing in horses, negative aggression tests in shelter dogs predict good behavior, many older cats show cognitive issues, and fluoxetine or paroxetine can improve canine anxiety.
6 citations,
September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests more research is needed to understand skin conditions related to toothpaste and other treatments.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.