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This study found that despite only topical minoxidil and oral finasteride being approved for androgenetic alopecia in Spain, dermatologists commonly prescribe various off-label treatments for both male and female patients.

This study observed that among dermatologists in Spain, topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the most commonly prescribed treatments for male androgenic alopecia, while oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil have seen increased use in recent years.

Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.

In this study, dermatologists in Spain reported a shift in androgenetic alopecia treatment practices from 2019-2020 to 2024, with increased prescribing of oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, and changes in antiandrogen choices for different patient groups.

This study observed that urologists are more likely than primary care physicians to prescribe a variety of alpha blockers and newer medications, indicating a broader awareness of treatment options for benign prostate enlargement.

This study investigated dermatology providers' attitudes and recommendation behaviors regarding the use of oral minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, amid its rising utilization supported by recent clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness. Results of these assessments are not reported in the abstract.

This study found that 32% of men continued finasteride use for 1 to 3 years, with many reporting poor hair growth results.

This study describes the prescribing habits of Spanish dermatologists, highlighting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the most common treatments for male AGA and postmenopausal female AGA.

This study found that glucocorticoid use in rheumatoid arthritis patients is associated with dose-dependent risk of Cushingoid habitus, easy bruising, skin atrophy, and impaired wound healing, while other skin adverse effects are rare at lower doses.

This narrative review reports preliminary evidence suggesting that an integrative homeopathic approach, combining constitutional treatment with topical mother tinctures, may aid in healing and reducing inflammatory acne lesions, though larger trials are needed to confirm these effects.

In this study, no significant link was found between cap-wearing habits and quality of life in Indian males over 50 with androgenic alopecia, but more severe alopecia was associated with a poorer quality of life.

In this study, 32% of men continued taking finasteride for androgenetic alopecia after 1 to 3 years, but only a small percentage reported hair growth.

This study discusses the role of physicians and pharmaceutical companies as entrepreneurial actors in off-label drug use, arguing they may advance patient care more quickly than regulatory agencies.

Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.

This review discusses consumers' positive attitudes towards direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, highlighting its impact on patient engagement despite physicians' mixed opinions on its influence on the doctor-patient relationship.

This paper discusses the methods and challenges of postmarketing surveillance for new antiepileptic drugs, emphasizing the necessity of such data collection to identify adverse effects and assess drug effectiveness beyond initial trials.

This article discusses Propecia in dermatology but provides no new research findings.

This study found that topical minoxidil increased heart rate and had significant effects on cardiac volumes and mass compared to placebo, but its long-term safety remains uncertain.

This case study highlights an adolescent girl with atypical anorexia nervosa who experienced mental health changes after using semaglutide, underscoring the need for cautious prescription and follow-up of this medication to prevent adverse effects in vulnerable individuals.

Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.

This case report highlights that a postmenopausal woman experienced virilization due to unintentional transdermal absorption of testosterone from her spouse's topical androgen via shared washcloths, underscoring the importance of considering exogenous androgen exposure in similar diagnoses.

This study found that finasteride treatment in males with androgenetic alopecia was linked to significant changes in sperm parameters and increased testosterone levels, but no sexual dysfunction was observed, and sperm parameters returned to baseline after treatment stopped.

Psychiatrists are crucial in pain management teams because they help treat severe pain and related mental health issues.

This study found a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobins among patients with adult-acquired panhypopituitarism undergoing long-term GH replacement therapy, with two developing diabetes requiring treatment.

The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.

This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.

This paper reviews the growing use of psychotropic drugs in dermatology due to the link between mental states and skin conditions but does not present new clinical findings.

Dermatologists are hesitant to prescribe Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata due to safety concerns and lack of knowledge.

Higher doses of glucocorticoids increase the risk of blood clots in asthma patients.

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.