June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study highlights the significant impact of cutaneous side effects associated with anticancer therapies, emphasizing the need for proactive management to improve patient quality of life and treatment adherence.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This research highlights dermatologists' concerns about the widespread use of sports supplements, noting that nutritional supplements associated with muscle-building and appearance enhancement can lead to dermatological issues like acne and alopecia, while potentially containing harmful substances such as undisclosed anabolic steroids.
This article reviews the cutaneous side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies for skin cancers, noting that while generally mild, these effects can influence treatment decisions and quality of life, underscoring the need for physicians to be aware of these adverse reactions.
May 2023 in “Advanced medical journal” In this study, researchers found that hair changes, particularly anagen effluvium, were the most common mucocutaneous side effects in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, occurring in 31.71% of cases, followed by skin, nail, and mucosal changes, highlighting the morbidity associated with antineoplastic drug side effects.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” This study found that antidepressants may affect loving relationships differently by gender, with women on TCAs experiencing more sexual side effects and men on SSRIs reporting reduced feelings of love and attachment.
January 2016 in “Vojnosanitetski Pregled” Some treatments for inflammatory bowel disease can cause skin problems like rashes and melanoma.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Finasteride can cause side effects like liver issues and hormonal changes.
This study found that men experiencing persistent sexual side effects from finasteride also commonly report depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This study found that global online interest in finasteride and its sexual side effects significantly increased after the FDA issued safety warnings in 2011.
This study found a significant increase in global internet interest regarding finasteride and its sexual side effects, especially following the FDA's 2011 warning on the drug's labels.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study reported a significant increase in global online searches for finasteride and its possible sexual side effects, particularly after the FDA's 2012 warning.
December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” This study found that adding 7% chamomile extract to 5% minoxidil solution reduced cutaneous side effects like itching, scaling, and erythema in men with androgenic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that combining 7% chamomile extract with 5% minoxidil solution may reduce cutaneous side effects like itching, scaling, and erythema in male patients with androgenic alopecia, potentially improving treatment compliance.
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a critique of a lecture on post-Finasteride syndrome from the ISHRS 2015 World Congress and does not report new research findings.
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July 2007 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, patients informed about finasteride's potential sexual side effects reported a significantly higher occurrence of these side effects, suggesting a nocebo effect.
138 citations
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February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” This review discusses the classification, pathogenesis, and management of skin, hair, nail, and mucosal changes due to EGFR inhibitors, emphasizing the importance of informing patients to improve therapy compliance.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that the majority of side effects from laser-assisted hair removal were associated with ruby and alexandrite lasers, particularly in patients with tanned or darker skin types.
284 citations
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November 1999 in “Neurology” This article discusses the side effects of interferon beta therapy for MS, including flu-like symptoms and autoimmune reactions, and provides guidance on their management but does not report new clinical findings.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that 94% of healthy men reported low libido and 92% reported erectile dysfunction as persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with these effects lasting on average 40 months post-discontinuation.
112 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, 96% of men with persistent sexual side effects from finasteride reported continued dysfunction after discontinuation, suggesting these effects may endure long-term.
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March 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews historical reports of skin changes, such as pseudoacanthosis nigricans, associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like triparanol and nicotinic acid, but presents no new clinical findings.
64 citations
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December 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of cyclosporine in dermatological conditions and its associated monitoring needs and potential side effects, but reports no new research results.
57 citations
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August 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment of acne in transgender men on testosterone therapy and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for tailored guidelines.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article examines the evidence regarding finasteride's sexual side effects and offers recommendations for patient counseling but reports no new clinical findings.
35 citations
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August 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review examines how fibroblasts contribute to regeneration in various organs and explores the potential of reverting adult fibroblasts to a fetal-like state for regenerative therapies, but reports no new empirical findings.
35 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the potential benefits of photobiomodulation for managing side effects of cancer therapy and provides specific guidelines for its use in supportive cancer care, without presenting new clinical results.
26 citations
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” This review provides an overview of the risks and side effects associated with common medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting the importance for clinicians and patients to discuss these aspects for informed decision-making.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.