6 citations
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September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist”
This article reviews the physiological skin changes and unique dermatoses in pregnancy, discussing their causes and management, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology”
This paper discusses the challenges of diagnosing drug eruptions, emphasizing the nonspecific patterns and unclear pathomechanisms, and calls for further research using new biologic drugs to understand these reactions better.
In this study, vemurafenib was associated with a wide range of cutaneous side effects in patients with advanced melanoma, including photosensitivity and various skin and hair changes, necessitating regular dermatological management.
This report discusses a case of vesiculopustular eruption in a patient with ulcerative colitis, highlighting the effective use of ustekinumab for treatment and suggesting its consideration in similar cases of IBD-related skin lesions.
14 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology”
This case report describes a patient with painful skin lesions during sorafenib treatment whose symptoms improved after receiving photodynamic therapy, suggesting it might help manage similar refractory skin toxicity cases.
Finasteride and dutasteride can stop hair loss and improve skin, with some users experiencing increased libido and harder erections. However, some report side effects like softer erections and brain fog.
Stopping finasteride often restores sexual function, with many experiencing improved libido and erections. Some users switch to minoxidil or topical finasteride to manage side effects while maintaining hair health.
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido and weaker erections, but experiences vary. Some users switch to dutasteride or topical treatments, while others stop finasteride to restore normal sexual function.
Natural DHT blockers caused negative side effects like weak erections and depression, while finasteride improved overall well-being and cleared acne. Users shared similar experiences, finding finasteride effective without the adverse effects of natural treatments.
Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin?Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.