research Risk of Rhabdomyolysis from 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
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research Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Women With and Without PCOS: A Community-Based Study
Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Increase Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research Evaluation of Risk of SSRI-Associated Impotence and Low Libido in Men Exposed to Finasteride
Finasteride and SSRIs together increase impotence and low libido risk in men.
research Prevalence and Associated Factors of Comorbid Skin Diseases in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Clinical Survey and National Health Database Study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Topical L-Thyroxine: The Cinderella Among Hormones Waiting to Dance on the Floor of Dermatological Therapy?
Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
research Chemically Induced Depigmentation of Skin and Hair
Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
research DrugNet: Network-Based Drug–Disease Prioritization by Integrating Heterogeneous Data
DrugNet effectively identifies new uses for existing drugs and may save resources in drug development.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research Adverse Effect Profile With Low-Dose Methotrexate Therapy in Patients Suffering With Rheumatic Diseases
Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
research Alopecia Types, Current and Future Treatment
Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis
TikTok videos show that people with Lupus often discuss symptoms and their significant impact on mental health, face diagnostic delays, have mixed views on treatments, and feel isolated despite support.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis
Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.
research The Associated Burden of Mental Health Conditions in Alopecia Areata: A Population-Based Study in UK Primary Care
People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
research Postmillennial Breast Cancer Photo-Narratives: Technologized Terrain
The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
research One of These Things Is Not Like the Others: The Idea of Precedence in Health Technology Assessment and Coverage Decisions
The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
research Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiometabolic Derangements
Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
research Therapeutic Indications and Use-Case-Driven Updates in the Drug Ontology: Anti-Malarials, Anti-Hypertensives, Opioid Analgesics, and a Large Term Request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research A Review on Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Oil
Herbal hair oils help improve hair health and reduce problems like hair fall and dandruff with fewer side effects.
research Urological Drug Price Stewardship: Potential Cost Savings Based on the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Model
Adopting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company pricing model could save Medicare about $1.29 billion on urological drugs.
research Post-Screening Follow-Up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on Putative Prostate Cancer Risk Factors: Vitamin and Mineral Use, Male Pattern Baldness, Pubertal Development, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use
Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
research Prescription Appropriateness of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Primary Care: A Population-Based Study in Italy
The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
research Prescription Pattern in Dermatological Conditions of the Pediatric Population
Topical creams are commonly used for treating non-infective skin diseases in children, with antifungals being the most prescribed.
research Economic Burden of Alopecia Areata: A Study of Direct and Indirect Cost in Japan Using Real-World Data
Alopecia areata causes a significant economic burden in Japan, mainly due to productivity loss.
research The Shifting Preferences of Patients and Physicians in Nonsurgical Hair Loss Treatment
Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
research Measuring the Level of Awareness of Youth Using Cosmetic Nutritional Supplements in Saudi Arabia
Most young people in Saudi Arabia use cosmetic nutritional supplements for nutrient deficiencies and appearance, but more education on proper use is needed.
research Jieduquyuziyin Prescription Alleviates SLE Complicated by Atherosclerosis via Promoting Cholesterol Efflux and Suppressing TLR9/MyD88 Activation
Jieduquyuziyin prescription helps treat SLE with atherosclerosis by improving cholesterol removal and reducing inflammation.
research Hair Loss: A Clinical Update
The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
research Acne Related to Dietary Supplements
Some dietary supplements, like vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and muscle-building products, can cause or worsen acne.
research Direct-To-Consumer Promotion of Prescription Drug Products
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.