August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
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February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Bullous pemphigoid, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and alopecia areata may share immune-related causes.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
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November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Tiny pollution particles called PM2.5 can harm skin cells by causing stress, damage to cell parts, and cell death.
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
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September 2016 in “Clinical transplantation/Clinical transplantation.” Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PDRN helps repair tissue and improve wound healing with a high safety profile.
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