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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Combining Ayurveda and Yoga effectively manages PCOS and improves reproductive health.
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Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
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July 2005 in “CME: Your SA Journal of CPD” Botulinum toxin is a safe alternative for treating migraines without common side effects, but should be used after other treatments fail.
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March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
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May 2019 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
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