Certain medications, especially nervous system drugs, can cause insomnia, with risks varying by age and gender.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Caffeine causes sleep problems in many medical students.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platycladus Orientalis leaf vesicles may help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
March 2022 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Improving mitochondrial health may help alleviate symptoms like chronic fatigue and depression.
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.
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October 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Patients with long COVID after Omicron had fewer hospitalizations and milder symptoms but more fatigue, insomnia, and cough compared to those with Delta.
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology” Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
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April 2018 in “Sleep” Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Testosterone therapy had limited benefits for a man with depression and suspected low testosterone, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and treatment planning.
December 2025 in “PLOS Global Public Health” Women with PCOS in Bangladesh face significant mental health issues, especially in rural areas.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Insomnia may increase alopecia areata risk, but more research is needed.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss in men.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
July 2014 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Imbalances in magnesium and calcium are linked to health and behavior issues.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
June 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
January 2020 in “Skinmed” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Basic Psychosomatics” Tianmeng oral liquid may help with insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” The study found that the most common symptom of alopecia was insomnia and the most used treatment was Shineung Yangjin Dan.
April 2025 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” Hair loss and mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia affect each other, impacting quality of life.
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January 2013 in “Analyst” The study found that Ziziphus jujuba seeds contain beneficial compounds for treating insomnia and anxiety and that the methods used are effective for assessing their quality.
Sweet violet helps with coughs, insomnia, allergies, and skin issues without major side effects at normal doses.
February 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Flibanserin shows promise for treating male sexual dysfunction but has side effects like insomnia and fatigue.
Many young women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked with irregular periods, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. Lifestyle and diet changes, along with regular counseling, can help manage these symptoms.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.