September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the rate of hyperkalemia in women taking spironolactone for acne and related issues was low, but frequent monitoring of potassium trends during treatment may be advisable.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the incidence of hyperkalemia in women over 65 with female pattern hair loss and spironolactone use, but the findings on risk remain unclear.
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September 2019 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study suggests that continuing finasteride therapy after mastectomy does not significantly affect gynecomastia recurrence in men taking finasteride for alopecia.
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October 2015 in “EFSA supporting publications” Isoflavones may help with menopause symptoms but could be risky for women with hormone-sensitive cancers.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil does not significantly affect blood pressure in patients with hair loss and hypertension.
January 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” This study found that Italian nurses who worked night shifts, in non-COVID wards, and reported regular meal intake were more likely to contract SARS-CoV-2.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” This article evaluates sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Function in people taking finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but does not present new findings.
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, low dose finasteride or dutasteride treatment was found to reduce prostate specific antigen levels in men with androgenetic alopecia, though levels sometimes remained stable or increased in those with low baseline PSA.
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July 2008 in “PubMed” January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that among people living with dementia, receiving more emotional support and less practical support was associated with higher hair cortisol levels, but these effects were influenced by how well caregivers could understand the patients' thoughts and feelings.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride is risky during pregnancy, but the chance of harm from a male partner taking it is low if handled safely.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed finasteride tablets, but exposure through a male partner's semen is minimal.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a daily dose of 1 mg finasteride is effective for treating male pattern baldness, but benefits typically require at least three months to manifest and ongoing treatment is necessary to maintain results.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
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December 2002 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study developed and validated a high-performance liquid chromatographic method for identifying finasteride and its degradation products, showing excellent resolution and sensitivity under various decomposition conditions.
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January 2020 in “Royal Society Open Science” This study developed a quantitative measure for scoring hair surface damage from SEM images and found it accurately classified hair damage caused by explosive blasts, similar to an existing classification system.
This study discusses the transformative potential of gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, for personalized aesthetic interventions in dermatology, but highlights the need for rigorous safety measures, ethical considerations, and careful regulatory oversight before clinical application.
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June 2002 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” This review discusses recent physiological and genetic advances in understanding tip growth in Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs and reports no new experimental results.
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October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report at Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic, individualized classical homeopathy over 54 months led to sustained hair regrowth and disease stabilization in a patient with chronic alopecia areata, illustrating the potential benefits of holistic treatment approaches in managing this condition.
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
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May 2022 in “Cutis” Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements for hair and nails may not be helpful and could cause harm.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
May 2012 in “15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1mg finasteride tablets for 6 months can lower good cholesterol (HDL) and raise triglycerides in men with hair loss.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.