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July 2005 in “Optometry and vision science” Botulinum A toxin injections may cause hair loss on the face and loss of eyelashes.
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November 2001 in “Kidney International” Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.
December 2018 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AGA might indicate higher risk for severe COVID-19.
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata are generally safe with mostly mild side effects and a low rate of treatment withdrawal.
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January 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology” Interferon and ribavirin can cause serious skin reactions and other health issues.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
January 2020 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
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September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
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October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
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July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause itching, burning, and other side effects that may not go away after treatment.
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
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February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Targeted anticancer therapies in children often cause skin side effects like rash and dry skin.
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January 2014 in “Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology” Prostaglandin treatments for glaucoma can cause rare eye area changes like eyelid deepening and fat pad prolapse.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” Isoniazid can rarely cause hair loss, which is reversible after stopping the drug.
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February 1996 in “Lancet” Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
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July 2014 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Cyclophosphamide often causes gastrointestinal issues, hair loss, and low blood cell counts in Chinese patients with autoimmune diseases.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating alopecia areata, but monitoring for side effects is important.
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April 2017 in “Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Almost all kidney transplant patients had complications from immunosuppressive therapy, with excessive hair growth being the most common.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
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January 1941 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is rare and can be managed with dihydrotachysterol.
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.