January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
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November 2012 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” PRP therapy may cause infections and other issues, needing more research for safety.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Toxicology” A new method effectively predicts estrogen-related health effects for early screening.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
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January 2020 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” Aminexil clinical 5 effectively reduces hair loss and is well-tolerated.
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June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Current drug safety systems fail to detect long-term side effects, needing improvements to protect health and trust.
Baricitinib showed mixed results in treating alopecia areata in children, with some improvement but also side effects.
October 2024 in “Andrology” Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” The rash resolved after stopping ponatinib.
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The gel with apocynin-loaded nanoparticles shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” GLP-1 RAs help with diabetes and skin issues but can cause skin reactions and surgery challenges.
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June 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Nucleic acid polymers can enhance antiviral responses and improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis B.
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June 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Severe alopecia areata patients have a low chance of spontaneous hair regrowth.
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Non-daily Dutasteride is more cost-effective and has lower cancer incidence than daily treatment.
July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Niosomal minoxidil was found to be more effective in increasing hair count and patient satisfaction than conventional minoxidil in treating hair loss.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” Unorthodox dosing of tofacitinib and baricitinib is safe but less effective than standard dosing for treating alopecia areata in kids.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research” Drug repurposing can be cost-effective but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Taking five small dutasteride capsules is the same as taking one larger capsule.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Recognizing and managing skin side effects from chemotherapy improves patient quality of life and treatment success.
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December 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Targeted anticancer therapies often cause skin issues, affecting treatment adherence and quality of life.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Diphencyprone treatment protocols could be simplified as no harm occurred despite not fully following them.
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Amlodipine impairs fertility in male rats by affecting sperm and testicular structure.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.