research Finasteride Use: Evaluation of Depression and Suicide Risk
Finasteride use may increase depression and suicide risk, especially at 1 mg, so monitoring is advised.
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research Assessing the safety of topical minoxidil through disproportionality analysis of FAERS reports
Topical minoxidil may cause more side effects than currently listed, needing updated safety information.
research Sun behaviors and quality of life after first cutaneous melanoma diagnosis
Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
research Sun protection policies and behaviors among U.S. child care centers
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, is linked to increased suicidal thoughts, particularly when used for hair loss.
research Association of 5-α reductase inhibitors and sexual dysfunction: A RADAR report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research Adverse events of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitor methimazole in the treatment of hyperthyroidism: a comprehensive analysis from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2025
Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
research En pacientes jóvenes, el uso de finasteride podría asociarse con mayor riesgo de ansiedad, depresión y eventos adversos relacionados con el suicidio
Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
research Adverse events with finasteride or dutasteride: FAERS
Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
research Dermatologic adverse events in EGFR-TKIs: A real-world analysis.
EGFR-TKIs can cause unexpected skin, nail, and hair issues.
research Adverse events associated with aromatase inhibitors: an analysis of real-world datasets and drug-gene interaction network
Aromatase inhibitors can cause various adverse reactions, so monitoring is crucial.
research Supplementary Material for: Finasteride and Suicide: A Postmarketing Case Series
The study explored a possible link between finasteride use and suicide.
research 0348 Adverse event reports of alopecia for sunscreen ingredients and branded products
Some sunscreen ingredients may be linked to hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Image3_Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events of Montelukast: An Analysis of Real-World Datasets and drug−gene Interaction Network.TIFF
Montelukast is linked to increased risks of suicidal thoughts and depression.
research Association of Hair Loss With Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events vs Finasteride Use—Reply
Finasteride use may be linked to hair loss, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Sunscreen: Cosmetic or medical therapy?
The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research FDA Reports of Alopecia as an Adverse Event to Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
research Analysis of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy using the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report database
Certain cancer drugs are strongly linked to nerve damage, requiring close monitoring and early treatment.
research Pharmacovigilance-based drug repurposing: searching for putative drugs with hypohidrosis or anhidrosis adverse events for use against hyperhidrosis
Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research Comment on “Low dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series”: Adding further evidence about side effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Quantitative and qualitative analysis of individual experiences post botulinum toxin injection ‐ United Kingdom Survey
Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
research Exosome-Based Therapies for Alopecia: A Systematic Review of Clinical Efficacy and Safety
Exosome therapies may help with hair growth and are generally safe, but more research is needed.
research Cardiovascular Safety Signals of Oral Versus Topical Minoxidil in FAERS: A Disproportionality Analysis (Analytic Cohort 2012–2025)
Oral minoxidil may have more cardiovascular risks than topical minoxidil.
research Efficacy and tolerability of two scalp cooling systems for the prevention of alopecia associated with docetaxel treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Finasteride toxicity information: “limited”, “poor quality”, “biased”
Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
research Discrepancies in safety reporting for chronic back pain clinical trials: an observational study from ClinicalTrials.gov and publications
Inconsistent safety reporting in chronic back pain trials risks patient safety and decision-making.
research Drug-induced hair colour changes
Some medications can cause rare hair color changes, and reporting these side effects is important for patient quality of life.
research Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database
Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
research Post-Drug Syndromes: A Neglected Challenge in Pharmacovigilance and Public Health
Post-drug syndromes are often overlooked, and better systems and education are needed to improve drug safety.