13 citations,
May 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride is as safe for the heart as finasteride.
88 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
1 citations,
November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
20 citations,
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.
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.
August 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
16 citations,
May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
54 citations,
October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most European physicians know the risks and safe use of Cyproterone acetate, but few remember receiving official safety communications.
18 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
13 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
May 2017 in “Psychiatric news” BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “PubMed” Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of Telogen Effluvium hair loss.
15 citations,
February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “F&S Reviews” Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Terapevtičeskij arhiv” A young woman got liver damage from taking too much vitamin A for two years.
6 citations,
May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lenvatinib and sorafenib are generally safe but need dose adjustments due to side effects.
12 citations,
April 2018 in “Physiology & Behavior” Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
20 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Urology Journal” Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
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1 citations,
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.