April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” Some antidepressants can cause emotional numbness and other unusual side effects.
April 2025 in “Cancer Research” Certain blood markers can help predict and manage chemotherapy side effects in older cancer patients.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” Understanding patients' emotions can help oncologists improve communication and support during treatment decisions.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
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April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
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February 2021 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Hair loss may be a delayed side effect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children after COVID-19.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
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November 2021 in “Translational pediatrics” Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
July 2008 in “International journal of psychophysiology” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
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May 2021 in “Seizure” Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss from cancer treatment is a major emotional burden for patients because it affects their appearance and constantly reminds them of their illness.
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June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
March 2020 in “Annals of internal medicine” Monitor methotrexate side effects, research cannabis treatments, and use mycophenolate mofetil for lupus nephritis.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Later line chemotherapy causes severe side effects, impacting quality of life, but patients continue treatment to extend life and stay connected with loved ones.
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June 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Minoxidil and Propecia are the only FDA-approved hair growth drugs, but concerns about side effects lead people to explore herbal alternatives.
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” Hair loss from cancer treatment is very distressing for women due to its impact on self-image and social stigma.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Most children with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs experience side effects, especially those on multiple drugs, but these drugs help reduce seizures.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” A multidisciplinary approach effectively improves trichotillomania without side effects.
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January 2017 Minoxidil and Propecia are the only FDA-approved hair growth drugs, but people are exploring herbal alternatives due to concerns about side effects.
Ayurveda-based care may improve quality of life for breast cancer patients without serious side effects.
GV-350 improves hair growth and quality of life in iron-deficient women without side effects.
Ayurveda-based care improved quality of life for breast cancer patients without serious side effects.
Propecia users with Androgenic Alopecia experienced a lower quality of life and more serious side effects compared to those using Minoxidil.
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August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.