73 citations,
February 2007 in “The American Journal of Medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Headache & Pain Management” Discontinuing topical minoxidil can resolve headaches and dizziness.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” Taking too much vitamin E caused a young man's blood clotting problems, which improved after he stopped the vitamin E and got treatment.
29 citations,
February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
117 citations,
August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Drug Safety” Using electronic health records can help identify drug side effects but has some limitations.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Analytical Letters” The method accurately measures the amount of ketoconazole in anti-dandruff shampoo and cream, and can also be used to monitor the drug in human plasma.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
49 citations,
July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” Power-enhancing drugs can cause mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and physical side effects, questioning their overall benefits.
26 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil helps treat pattern hair loss in both men and women.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
4 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
114 citations,
January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
38 citations,
March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
22 citations,
April 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” New methods improve how well skin treatments work by helping drugs get through the skin barrier.
13 citations,
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3 citations,
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263 citations,
February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
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46 citations,
May 2009 in “Maturitas” Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
4 citations,
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