June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.
May 2025 in “Neuropharmacology” Finasteride reduced seizures and prevented cognitive issues in rats after neonatal asphyxia but increased anxiety later.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
February 2026 in “NeuroSci” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause depression and anxiety, especially in younger men.
FemmeBalance supplement significantly improved PMS symptoms in women.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors may lower mortality risk, but low doses increase it.
March 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” Cholesterol helps hair grow by activating nerves and boosting hair follicle stem cells.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.
December 2022 in “JAMA network open” 5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
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September 2020 in “Viruses” Drug repositioning offers a cost-effective, lower-risk way to treat diseases and pandemics like COVID-19.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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January 2021 in “Gland Surgery” Breast implants are generally safe, but textured implants may rarely cause lymphoma.
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” Dupilumab effectively treats various inflammatory skin diseases beyond its initial use for atopic dermatitis.
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February 2021 in “Toxins” Botulinum toxins effectively treat excessive sweating and may help with other skin conditions, but more research is needed.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” Long COVID is complex, affects many survivors, and needs more research for effective treatments.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide helps COVID-19 patients get rid of the virus faster and recover quicker.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
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January 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
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October 2024 in “JAMA Network Open” PCOS is common among Indian women, often with metabolic issues, needing better management strategies.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Effective pain management in multiple sclerosis requires individualized treatment strategies.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Burn care for the elderly needs improvement, with more research and specific guidelines required.
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata are recommended based on severity and patient needs.
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August 2011 in “Medical Hypotheses” Physical inactivity is a primary cause of many human illnesses.