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.
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research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Actos, Slings, Finasteride, and the Vaccine Compensation Solution
research BPH Medications May Increase Risk of Self-Harm and Depression
BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
research Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients on Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata or Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using tofacitinib had more serious side effects than those with alopecia areata.
research Interpretation of Hair Ethyl Glucuronide Inter-Individual Factors from Large Population Dataset
Older age increases positive hair alcohol test results, and chest hair is a good alternative for testing; season affects results, with higher levels in winter.
research US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?
Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
research Global Online Interest in Finasteride Sexual Side Effects
Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
research Acyclovir Can Abort Rejection of Punch Grafts in Herpes Simplex Induced Lip Leucoderma
Acyclovir can prevent rejection of skin grafts in herpes-related lip leucoderma.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Perspectives on the Pharmacist’s Product: A Narrative Review
The review concludes that pharmacists should clearly define their product as more than medication, including their knowledge and services, to effectively communicate their value.
research Alopecia: A Google Trends Analysis of the Past 5 Years (2018-2023)
Google trends show varying interest in alopecia types, but it's not a reliable health measure.
research Responsiveness of the DLQI and the Colombian Validated Version of the Skindex-29 in Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia
Telogen effluvium most affects quality of life in alopecia patients.
research Dutasteride for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: An Updated Review
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss and has mild, reversible side effects.
research Review of Baricitinib in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is a relatively safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
research Pericarditis and Peripheral Edema in a Healthy Man on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Therapy
A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
research Exosomes and Hair Restoration
Exosomes, tiny cell-released particles, may help hair growth, but their exact role is unclear, they're not FDA-approved, and their unregulated use can cause side effects.
research Cellular Senescence: Ageing and Androgenetic Alopecia
Ageing and increased senescent cells significantly contribute to common hair loss.
research Low-Level Light Therapy and Minoxidil Combination Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
Combining low-level light therapy with minoxidil helps hair regrowth better than using minoxidil alone, especially early on.
research Translation Into Spanish Language (Mexico), Transcultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Female Pattern Hair Loss
The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of Scalp Microneedling in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Scalp microneedling did not improve hair coverage or density in male pattern hair loss.
research Expression of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription-3 in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Control Study
Higher STAT3 levels are found in hair loss areas, but not linked to hair loss severity.
research How to Deal with the Issues of Fertility, Malignancies, and Postfinasteride Syndrome While Prescribing Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Clinicopathologic Correlation
Trichoscopy effectively visualizes scalp micropigmentation without invasive methods.
research Psychiatric Comorbidity Related to the Therapy of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Independent of the 5-Alpha Reductase Pathway
research Two Cases of Paradoxical Nonscarring Alopecia After Mesotherapy with Dutasteride
Two people lost hair unexpectedly after getting a common hair loss treatment with a drug called Dutasteride.
research The JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: From Bench to Clinic
The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
research British Association of Dermatologists Guidelines on the Efficacy and Use of Acitretin in Dermatology
Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Practical Review of Possible Medical Treatments Based on Over 350 Hidradenitis Patients
Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.