January 2010 in “The Year book of dermatology” Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.
February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
Taking calcium may help elderly with osteoporosis, birth control with levonorgestrel doesn't increase heart attack risk, Salmonella can cause arthritis, a national ethics committee is recommended, and sulfasalazine might help with a hair loss condition.
April 2009 in “11th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1 mg finasteride for a year reduces dihydrotestosterone levels in men with early hair loss, but doesn't change their metabolic state.
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” This case report highlights a 53-year-old woman who developed acute hepatitis after taking shou-wu-pian for eight months, suggesting that Chinese herbal preparations can sometimes cause liver damage.
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May 2009 in “Maturitas” This study found that taking a daily oral dose of 50mg DHEA for one year had no significant impact on blood lipids, insulin sensitivity, or the endometrium in postmenopausal women with low libido.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that taking Korean red ginseng significantly increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to a placebo over 24 weeks.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that taking oral FKH supplements for 90 days improved facial skin, hair, and nail appearance, and highlighted the role of free L-amino acids as potentially beneficial beyond their protein-building functions.
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May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study observed that taking 500mg/day of Microcore’s Muttaijow ComplexTM for 12 weeks significantly improved the appearance of skin, hair, and nails in healthy middle-aged adults.
June 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study found that taking 500mg of Trichovitals® daily for 12 weeks was linked to significant improvements in hair thickness, reduced hair loss, and enhanced hair growth in young adults.
October 2015 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study observed smaller reductions in PSA levels in men under 40 taking finasteride 1mg/day compared to older age groups, without changes in testosterone levels.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the history taking and clinical examination process for diagnosing alopecia and outlines a diagnostic approach, noting that it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study observed that androgenic alopecia patients taking finasteride had altered neuroactive steroid levels and persistent depression symptoms even after stopping the treatment.
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March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” This review found that patients taking antiandrogens, 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, and spironolactone have an increased risk of developing gynecomastia, potentially due to hormonal changes.
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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition” This study found that hemodialysis patients taking water-soluble vitamins had a 16% lower mortality risk compared to those not taking any, but the specific supplementation needed remains unclear.
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December 2015 in “Musculoskeletal care” This study found that many patients taking methotrexate for inflammatory arthritis tolerate significant side effects, but adherence to the medication still varies among individuals.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that people taking Serenoa repens for more than 14 days had a higher likelihood of serious adverse reactions, particularly when also using multiple or interacting supplements, although higher SR doses were linked to lower risk.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study determined that men taking finasteride 1 mg/day exhibited significantly reduced sperm production and morphology compared to controls, although there were no notable changes in hormonal, sexual, or psychological function.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men taking 1 mg/day of finasteride had significantly reduced sperm production and morphology but similar hormonal, sexual, and psychological profiles compared to controls, suggesting finasteride affects semen quality without altering other physiological functions.
In this case study, ischemic stroke occurred in a 20-year-old male taking finasteride for hair loss, with multiple genetic predispositions for thrombosis; while causality is uncertain, clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing finasteride to patients with thrombotic risk factors.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Social health” This systematic review reported that among men taking finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia, total PSA levels decreased by 30% to 50%, and free PSA by up to 45%, with reductions in prostate volume and PSA density observed as well.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that individuals taking valproate had a higher incidence of hair loss and reported an association between valproate levels, reduced biotinidase activity, and hair loss, compared to a control group.
August 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that women taking 5α-reductase inhibitors (5aRI) for alopecia had a lower risk of breast cancer compared to those not using these medications, with no increased risk of developing ovarian or endometrial cancer.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that among premenopausal women taking flibanserin, consuming wine with an evening meal may increase the risk of syncope and orthostatic hypotension-related adverse events compared to placebo.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients taking hydroxychloroquine had a significantly higher likelihood of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold test results compared to those not on the medication, independent of other immunosuppressive drug use.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that women taking a daily oral supplement with omega-3 fatty acids, phytonutrients, and antioxidants for 14 weeks reported perceived improvements in hair growth, strength, and moisturization.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
October 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed lupus after taking hydroxyurea for two years.