research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
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5 / 1000+ results research THE INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPACT OF ISOTRETINOIN THERAPY ON ACNE VULGARIS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ADVERSE EFFECTS AND MONITORING PROTOCOLS
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause various side effects, requiring personalized care and monitoring.
research Effects Of Hormone Therapy On The Laboratory Profile Of Transgender People: A Scoping Review
Hormone therapy in transgender people requires careful monitoring due to potential health risks and lack of standardized test values.
research Advice on the safe introduction and continued use of isotretinoin in acne in the U.K. 2010
Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne but requires careful monitoring for side effects, especially in women who could become pregnant.
research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients after Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
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5 / 171 resultscommunity A warning to those using or thinking about using Dutasteride – Follow-up
The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?
Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.
community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.
Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.
community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.
community Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
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