3 citations,
November 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
6 citations,
December 2018 in “Medical principles and practice” Using hair dye may slightly increase the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially with long-term use.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
August 2017 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)/Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas” Early-onset male baldness may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
7 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
5 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
December 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
January 2019 in “Figshare” Intralesional corticosteroids are best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP is best for severe cases.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, is linked to increased suicidal thoughts, particularly when used for hair loss.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
November 2021 in “Evidencia” Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
37 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
48 citations,
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46 citations,
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February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
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31 citations,
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29 citations,
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28 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
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6 citations,
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4 citations,
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