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This case report from the University of Alabama, Birmingham describes a rare paradoxical reaction of increased agitation and hyperactivity in a patient with schizoaffective disorder treated with divalproex sodium.

This narrative review discusses issues in the treatment of epilepsy, focusing on antiepileptic drug compliance, side effects, and the challenges of drug selection; it reports no new clinical findings.

This article outlines various aspects of aesthetic facial surgery, including techniques and adjunct procedures, but reports no new clinical findings.

Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.

In this study, the authors suggest that patient safety with isotretinoin in Palestine can be improved by adapting pharmacy and medical practice protocols to better educate patients and ensure adherence to safety monitoring and laboratory ordering.

This research emphasizes the importance of understanding patient experiences related to hair loss, highlighting that race, ethnicity, culture, resources, and mental health greatly affect these experiences. Effective counseling involves clear communication, validation, and shared decision-making to provide appropriate treatment, support, or camouflage options.

This study reviews the poorly understood occurrence of secondary alopecia, including scarring and non-scarring types, as a rare side effect of cosmetic procedures, emphasizing the need for awareness and early biopsy when patients experience changes in hair density or loss.

This meta-analysis found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and poorer metabolic profiles compared to controls, especially among females, those with early onset, and individuals of African ethnicity.

Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.

PRP treatment helps 70.1% of hair loss patients after two sessions.

This review discusses the risk of central nervous side effects, such as dementia and depression, from drugs used to treat lower urinary symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, and highlights inconsistent evidence across different medications.

This case series reported incidents of iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome linked to high doses of intralesional corticosteroid injections and mesotherapy regimens, highlighting the need for cautious prescription practices and further research on mesotherapy safety.

This study reported that male baldness was not significantly linked to the severity of coronary artery disease, challenging previous studies suggesting such an association.

This case report describes irreversible alopecia universalis following discontinuation of Peg-IFN/RBV treatment for chronic hepatitis C, highlighting potential autoimmune side effects of interferon-based therapies.

Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.

This article reviews the causes and treatments of fine rhytids, highlighting the potential effectiveness of laser rejuvenation therapies but presents no new clinical results.

This study identified significant patient frustration with limited access to treatments for alopecia areata in Germany, exacerbated by the absence of health insurance reimbursement for necessary medications.

This study describes a case of a 35-year-old woman who developed symptoms of hyperandrogenism and disrupted steroidogenesis due to chronic use of electronic cigarettes containing compounds similar to etomidate, despite no genetic mutation indicating 11β-hydroxylase deficiency.

This study found that 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric medications were most frequently reported for erectile dysfunction in a national pharmacovigilance database from 2010 to 2020.

This review of legal cases found that 5α-reductase inhibitors, alleged to cause sexual, mental, and physical side effects, have led to numerous lawsuits with increasing litigation expected in the future.

In this randomized trial, the researchers observed that both montelukast and finasteride effectively reduced acne severity and lesion count in women with moderate acne, but finasteride showed greater efficacy. Both medications had transient, non-serious side effects, indicating satisfactory tolerability and safety.

This case report examines the long-term impact of extensive anabolic-androgenic steroid use on metabolic and cardiovascular health, highlighting adverse effects to guide primary care for this patient group.

This case report highlights the missed diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in a pregnant woman, leading to her death despite treatment efforts after cesarean section and epidural anesthesia complications.

This pilot study found that a single session of nanofat treatment may increase hair thickness and density in male patients with androgenic alopecia, with effects lasting up to 12 months in some cases, though results varied.

This study observed that in a real-world clinical setting in Greece, belimumab effectively controlled disease activity in lupus patients and allowed for a reduction in glucocorticoid dosage, with more pronounced benefits seen in patients who were serologically active at the start of treatment.

Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.

This review discusses advancements in managing male androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing long-term restoration techniques like follicular unit grafting combined with medical treatments, and reports no new experimental findings.

This report discusses the FDA's third denial of approval for Aveed, a long-acting testosterone injection by Endo Pharmaceuticals, citing continued safety concerns including severe side effects.

The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.

In this study, females with hirsutism showed higher levels of certain androgens and reported more frequent symptoms such as infertility and increased skin greasiness compared to those without hirsutism.