Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helps long-term hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most women with long-term, widespread hair loss need a tissue examination for an accurate diagnosis.
March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine” The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with a long-term skin condition developed a serious skin cancer that led to her death.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Understanding and managing long-term COVID-19 effects is crucial.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage have more long-term complications than composite flaps.
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Men may experience long-term sexual dysfunction after stopping Finasteride.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Finasteride appears safe for long-term sperm concentration, but more research is needed for clear conclusions.
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The conclusion about long-term side effects of 1 mg finasteride remains unclear.
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss long-term with low doses being safe for the liver.
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Many patients experience long-lasting symptoms like fatigue and pain after COVID-19, regardless of initial disease severity.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Hair cortisol analysis effectively measures long-term stress.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
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June 1977 in “Lancet” Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Effective vaccines and treatments are crucial for long-term COVID-19 control.
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February 2009 in “Maturitas” Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Both bone donor sites had low long-term issues and high patient satisfaction.
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September 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Diphencyprone (DPC) is an effective and safe long-term treatment for alopecia areata, especially with maintenance therapy.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology” Accidentally eating autumn crocus can cause long-term health issues.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
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January 1996 in “The Prostate” Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.