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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
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August 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride is most linked to drug-induced erectile dysfunction.
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
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January 2022 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Some drugs can cause changes to your hair.
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