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Organizations help patients access discounts for expensive dermatology medications.

This article reviews the history and impacts of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the U.S. and reports no new research findings; it discusses implications for health policy debates.

This article discusses the need for changes in governance and regulation within the aesthetics industry, focusing on creating standards and competency frameworks to ensure safe practices. Results are not reported in this summary.

This study discusses the prevalence and ethical considerations of off-label drug use in dermatology, emphasizing differing perspectives on informed consent between patients and physicians.

This study found that experienced Australian prescribers of hormone therapy for transgender adults often follow international guidelines but highlight the need for better training and specific local guidelines.

This study found that after a health warning, off-label flutamide use by women reduced significantly in Spain, although misuse among ambulatory patients remains an issue.

This source redefines anti-aging medicine as "precision healthspan pharmacology," suggesting that rather than just treating diseases or accepting aging, pharmacology should focus on expanding functional capacity across various health domains, while emphasizing the importance of fundamental physiological and psychosocial health factors.

This review outlines current European legislation and manufacturing standards for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) products and provides guidance for clinicians implementing autologous PRP treatments, without reporting new clinical results.

Many are open to telemedicine for hair loss if combined with in-person visits and better technology.

This review suggests that while NSAIDs may inhibit bone healing and have variable effects on other complications, caution is advised in their prescription post-surgery, particularly for female patients.

This abstract describes the processes for recognizing foreign medical degrees in the US and the reciprocal credentialing of US medical qualifications in Poland, highlighting differences in evaluation and certification requirements between the two countries.

This article discusses challenges primary care physicians face in diagnosing and treating depression, noting that up to one-third of antidepressant prescriptions involve non-indicated use; it also introduces FDA-approved treatments, esketamine nasal spray, and brexanolone IV injection.

In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital's dermatology department, researchers reported frequent prescription errors and incomplete information, such as missing drug routes and usage, with significant instances of polypharmacy and potential drug interactions, emphasizing the need for improved rational drug usage practices.

This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.

This study identified key natural medicinal materials used in traditional Chinese medicine across Taiwan for inducing lactation, highlighting Angelica sinensis as a primary core component in galactogenous prescriptions.

This article discusses the growing public health concerns associated with the surge in online sales of prescription-only medicines, highlighting the need for regulatory action and public education to address potential risks.

This document discusses the British Association of Dermatologists' current perspective on isotretinoin, focusing on its known side effects, prescribing requirements, teratogenic risks, and the contentious link to mood changes, reporting no new research findings.

This review discusses the progress and ongoing challenges in implementing regulations for cosmetic interventions, reporting no new results and highlighting areas that still need improvement.

This report highlights that a coherent vision and collaboration are needed in Poland to address healthcare workforce shortages, including allowing domestic academic titles to confirm Polish language proficiency.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and optimizing treatment outcomes.

The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.

This study observed that patients with alopecia areata often have comorbidities and experience significant healthcare costs, with treatments like systemic therapies being infrequently used.

This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.

This review examines the regulatory frameworks and definitions of quasi-drugs in South Korea and Japan, where cosmeceuticals like medicated shampoos and anti-hair loss agents are developed and marketed, providing consumers with more hygienic and preventive care options under specific safety and effectiveness oversight.

This paper reviews existing research on the cosmetic benefits of hemp-derived cannabinoids for skin and hair, highlighting their unique mechanisms of action, while discussing formulation, legal, and regulatory challenges associated with using these compounds in cosmetic products.

This study details a method for assessing the risk of modifications to pharmaceutical frame formulations by assigning a risk priority number using Failure Modes Effects Analysis, which estimates the severity and probability of changes impacting the formulation.

The conclusion is that improved training and oversight for cosmetic procedures are recommended to better protect patients.

This review assessed patient-reported outcome measures for alopecia treatments but found that none met current FDA guidelines; however, some could potentially be adapted for more comprehensive use.

This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.

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.