January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
August 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” PCOS requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and improve fertility and quality of life.
February 2025 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Tofacitinib can cause unusual hair growth, requiring careful monitoring and possible laser hair removal.
Herbal supplements like Berberine, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek may be affordable alternatives for managing PCOS.
The patch effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia areata without pain.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Ocrelizumab may cause delayed hair loss in some patients.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.
Lamivudine might reverse hair graying and needs more research for potential treatments.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teriflunomide often causes mild to moderate hair thinning and loss in MS patients, which usually improves with or without treatment.
October 2016 in “Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences” Sertraline, an antidepressant, may cause hair loss in rare cases.
June 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause muscle weakness and eye movement issues, even at low doses.
Roaccutane can cause severe liver damage.
June 2011 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” Finasteride improved symptoms in a psychotic patient, but more research is needed.
July 2020 in “Vestnik urologii” The cause of post-finasteride syndrome is unclear and needs more research.
June 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Finasteride can double the risk of sexual problems like ejaculation issues, low libido, and impotence.
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The conclusion is that more research is needed to understand if the drug finasteride causes Post-Finasteride Syndrome or if it's due to individual genetic makeup.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Living with lupus as both a patient and doctor improved understanding and care for others.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Transdermal delivery systems show promise for treating hair loss by delivering drugs directly through the skin.
May 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Qu-shi-yu-fa Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and strengthening.
April 2025 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” Valproic acid can rarely cause fluid buildup around the lungs and heart.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Herbal treatments are gaining interest as alternatives for hair loss.