June 1990 in “Health Marketing Quarterly” Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
The books were useful but had some areas needing improvement.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Higher RBP4 levels found in people with two types of hair loss.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
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November 2017 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Acne patients have higher skin mTORC1 activity, which is reduced by isotretinoin treatment.
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November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
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February 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
13 citations,
May 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride is as safe for the heart as finasteride.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Experts agree on guidelines for safely using low-dose oral minoxidil to treat hair loss.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
May 2017 in “Psychiatric news” BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.
January 2016 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Steroid use can cause a rare eye condition called central serous retinopathy, which can lead to permanent vision damage.
54 citations,
June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
25 citations,
June 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Methotrexate can help some kids with severe hair loss regrow hair.
23 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Patients chose Chinese herbal medicine for safety, relapse prevention, and as an alternative to conventional treatments, but found preparation burdensome.
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.
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April 2022 in “Urology Practice” Patients should consult urologists for evidence-based erectile dysfunction treatments.
8 citations,
August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
5 citations,
December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.