March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
January 2018 in “SOJ microbiology & infectious diseases” Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
April 2023 in “European urology open science” Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
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January 2006 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety” SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AGA might indicate higher risk for severe COVID-19.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
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July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Modified frameworks with stearic acid enhance drug delivery and promote hair growth.
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dupilumab is effective and safe for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adolescents.
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June 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Most patients successfully switched from the original adalimumab to a biosimilar with few reverting due to reduced effectiveness or side effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of inflammation research” An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Brittany spaniel's skin issues from cephalexin improved with treatment, showing drug-induced pemphigus foliaceus.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” Stopping azathioprine improved hair loss and bone marrow issues.
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
June 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
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March 2019 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes” Healthcare claims databases can help monitor drug safety, but may report adverse events differently than direct surveillance.
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July 2007 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” The medication lopinavir-ritonavir may cause severe hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Human Hypertension” Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause severe liver failure.
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July 2002 in “The Neurologist” A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
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January 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Sorafenib after liver surgery may increase survival for some liver cancer patients.
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.