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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.
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research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
research Bidirectional Barbed Sutures for Wound Closure: Evolution and Applications
Bidirectional barbed sutures are effective and can reduce surgery time, with a low infection rate and potential cost savings despite being more expensive.
research Applications and Risks of Nanomaterials Used in Regenerative Medicine, Delivery Systems, Theranostics, and Therapy
Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
research The history of the development of minoxidil
Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
research Laser Resurfacing
Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
research Synthetic hair implantations continue; serious complications result
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
research Need for a Standardized Translational Drug Development Platform: Lessons Learned from the Repurposing of Drugs for COVID-19
A standardized drug development platform is essential for efficient and effective drug repurposing, especially during pandemics.
research What ages hair?
Hair aging is inevitable, but using the right hair care products can help maintain hair health.
research How good is artificial intelligence (AI) at solving hairy problems? A review of AI applications in hair restoration and hair disorders
AI is effective in diagnosing and treating hair disorders, including detecting hair loss and scalp conditions with high accuracy, but it should supplement, not replace, doctor-patient interactions.
research Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
research Are finasteride-related penile curvature/Peyronie’s disease Adverse Event Reports worthy of further clinical investigation? Disproportionality analysis based on both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) pharmacovigilance databases
Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
research Gebelik ve emzirme döneminde kozmesötik kullanımı
Use of cosmeceuticals during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended due to insufficient safety data.
research Practical and Theoretical Distinctions between Drugs and Cosmetics
The article concludes that products can affect the body without being drugs as long as they don't claim to treat or prevent diseases, except for cosmetic sunscreens.
research Impact of Reporter Type on Signal Detection of Cancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
research Suicidality Risks Associated with Finasteride, a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor: An Evaluation of Real-World Data from the FDA Adverse Event Reports
Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
research Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation
Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
research PSS21 GAP ANALYSIS FOR PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES MEASURES FOR ALOPECIA
No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
research Cancer Treatments and Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss, and more research is needed to prevent and treat it.
research Process Optimization and Efficacy Assessment of Standardized PRP for Tendinopathies in Sports Medicine: Retrospective Study of Clinical Files and GMP Manufacturing Records in a Swiss University Hospital
Standardized PRP is effective for tendinopathies, with most patients improving after one injection.
research Host-Directed FDA-Approved Drugs with Antiviral Activity against SARS-CoV-2 Identified by Hierarchical In Silico/In Vitro Screening Methods
Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
research Hair Growth: Focus on Herbal Therapeutic Agent
Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Bridging the organoid translational gap: integrating standardization and micropatterning for drug screening in clinical and pharmaceutical medicine
Standardizing and engineering organoids can improve their use in medicine and drug testing.
research Safety concerns of paternal drug exposure on fertility, pregnancy and offspring: An analysis based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
research Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects – A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
research Training requirements and recommendation for the specialty of dermatology and venereology European Standards of Postgraduate Medical Specialist Training
The document emphasizes standardized, comprehensive training for dermatology and venereology specialists across Europe.
research Advancing Hair Regrowth Assessment: Development and Standardization of Methods for Evaluating New Hair Growth, Hair Keratin Levels, and Scalp Health in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
New methods reliably assess hair regrowth and scalp health in hair loss patients.
research The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications, Including Central Nervous System Drugs, in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility (MFI): Assessment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pharmacovigilance Database
Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
research Simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of finasteride and tadalafil in recently FDA approved Entadfi™ capsules
The methods accurately measure finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules for quality control.
research Hair Growth and Health Promoting Effects of Standardized Ageratum conyzoides Extract in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells and in C57BL/6 Mice
Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.