42 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Nonablative radiofrequency treatments, especially microneedle and fractional types, can improve acne scars by 25%–75% after 3-4 sessions, with full results in 3 months and some side effects.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
38 citations
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
28 citations
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January 2011 in “Hearing Research” Gene therapy, especially using atoh1, shows promise for creating functional sensory hair cells in the inner ear, but dosing and side effects need to be managed for clinical application.
20 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “MedChemComm” New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Using a hair removal laser can make hairs finer for better hairline correction in hair transplants, with most patients happy and few side effects.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
3 citations
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December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse can cause heart damage and sudden death.
October 2024 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Red LED therapy is more effective than green LED for improving hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription may help treat atherosclerosis with fewer liver side effects than simvastatin.
Minoxidil overdose can cause serious side effects, and users should be educated on its safe use.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Human Hypertension” Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
35 citations
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August 1980 in “Circulation” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in animals and humans.
December 2019 in “REVISTA FIMCA” Iodotherapy for thyroid cancer can cause dry mouth, taste loss, infections, and hair loss, so report side effects to doctors.
27 citations
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May 2016 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” Chrysin makes docetaxel more effective and reduces its side effects in lung cancer treatment.
278 citations
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May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Asian Journal of Oncology” Guduchi and Yashtimadhu can reduce chemotherapy side effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes Investigation” Dapagliflozin improved blood sugar control in a man with Werner syndrome without side effects.
September 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” Myoinositol effectively manages PCOS with fewer side effects than metformin.
January 2025 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Lithium carbonate and lead acetate together harm the heart more than individually.
December 2023 in “Melatonin research” Nanocarriers make melatonin more effective and reduce side effects.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.