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March 1994 in “Harvard Review of Psychiatry” Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
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November 2007 in “British journal of nursing” Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.
February 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal shampoo is a safer alternative to synthetic shampoos but needs more testing for effectiveness.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
Thoracic medial branch block may be a simpler and effective alternative to thoracic vertebroplasty for pain management.
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Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
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January 2005 in “Acta Oto-Laryngologica” Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.
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March 2017 in “JAMA Internal Medicine” Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
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August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
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June 2010 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” An 18-year-old girl with pemphigus vulgaris needed strong medication and careful treatment due to ineffective initial therapies and side effects.
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Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.