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January 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, men with androgenic alopecia taking minoxidil gel generally showed no evidence of psychological malfunction, but those over 35 experienced greater psychological improvement when they had cosmetic success with the treatment.
20 citations
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February 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, 40.9% of patients taking 4 mg baricitinib and 21.2% taking 2 mg achieved significant hair regrowth over 52 weeks, indicating potential long-term benefits for adults with severe alopecia areata without introducing new safety concerns.
14 citations
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
10 citations
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a 66-year-old woman developing shortness of breath while taking 50 mg/day of cyproterone acetate for androgenetic alopecia, a complication not previously documented in women with this condition.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, among patients taking hydroxychloroquine for dermatologic or rheumatologic conditions, none developed symptoms suggestive of SARS-CoV-2 infection despite Italy's high infection rate at the time.
5 citations
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May 2019 in “Cureus” In this study, the authors reported that taking 20 mg or more of biotin can interfere with thyroid function tests, potentially leading to false diagnoses of conditions like Grave's disease.
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May 2024 in “Technology and Health Care” In this study, a group taking compound ginseng cicada decoction showed significantly lower relapse rates, severity, and itching related to atopic dermatitis over 3 months compared to a control group, and reported improved quality of life with no significant adverse events.
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This report documents the first cases in Korea of painful bilateral gynecomastia associated with taking 1mg of oral finasteride (Propecia) for male androgenetic alopecia.
In this study, women with acute telogen effluvium taking the Hair’InsideTM supplement for 84 days showed significant improvements in hair regrowth, shedding, brightness, and volume compared to placebo, with no reported adverse effects.
May 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this phase 3 clinical trial, participants taking Vedistry Amla + Tablets for hair concerns experienced significant reductions in hair fall and improvements in hair texture, strength, and scalp health over three months, with stable laboratory parameters and increased Vitamin D and antioxidant levels.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this randomized trial, lupus patients taking daily 200 μg selenium supplements for eight weeks showed significant improvements in metabolic markers like CRP, ESR, MDA, and GPX, as well as reduced clinical symptoms such as arthritis and alopecia, compared to those receiving a placebo.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case report highlights a 73-year-old man developing rosacea-like dermatitis after taking icotinib hydrochloride for NSCLC, suggesting awareness of this side effect is important for clinicians.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found no significant difference in semen parameters or reproductive hormone levels between men taking low-dose finasteride for androgenic alopecia and those not on the medication.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study observed a 31% decrease in antidepressant use among patients who were preoperatively taking such medication, suggesting cosmetic surgery may influence antidepressant needs.
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, 32% of men continued taking finasteride for androgenetic alopecia after 1 to 3 years, but only a small percentage reported hair growth.
August 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed a slight reduction in blood pressure in normotensive patients after taking a 5-mg dose of oral minoxidil, particularly within the first two hours and more so in those with high baseline blood pressure.
29 citations
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March 1987 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study found that venous blood ammonia levels, particularly in patients taking valproate combined with other antiepileptic drugs, were significantly elevated compared to those on valproate alone.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman who developed scalp psoriasis and severe alopecia after taking adalimumab, with complete hair regrowth following treatment change.
13 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, researchers characterized telogen effluvium observed in 14 patients following a dengue outbreak in Tainan, noting a mean onset time of 2.1 months post-infection.
12 citations
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January 1978 The study observed that Friesian heifers experienced significant adaptation challenges to Kenya's equatorial conditions, taking around 18 months for their coat composition to resemble that of Dutch heifers in summer.
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July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” This study reports the first case of eyelash elongation and thickening in a patient with hypereosinophilic syndrome taking the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib.
8 citations
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January 1991 in “European Urology” This study found that the 5α-steroid metabolite profile in men with inherited 5α-reductase deficiency is similar to those taking the drug finasteride, suggesting the gene affects multiple steroid substrates.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” This study found that neuroendocrine and reproductive disorders were most commonly reported in women with epilepsy taking valproic acid, while newer antiepileptic drugs resulted in more favorable outcomes.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes an 11-year-old girl who experienced hot flashes and menarche after taking a Serenoa repens supplement for telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible but uncertain link between the supplement and hormonal changes.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 35-year-old man who developed an atypical DRESS syndrome after taking topiramate for migraine prevention, which resolved with drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatment.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology” In this case study, alopecia was observed as a possible side effect in a patient taking oral acyclovir for herpetic keratouveitis, which resolved after discontinuing the medication.
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October 1976 in “BMJ” In this case report, a 6-year-old boy developed thrombocytopenia while taking sodium valproate alone, after being seizure-free for eight months on the medication.