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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.
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January 2013 in “Dissolution Technologies” A method was developed to test the breakdown of Finasteride capsules, showing it can tell the difference between different brands and highlighting the need for standard tests and ingredient consistency.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may cause infertility in rats by affecting epididymis and sperm function.
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March 2017 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Clomiphene citrate improves fertility in men taking finasteride for hair loss.
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January 2014 The F9 formulation of Finasteride tablets, using Eudragit, successfully controlled drug release.
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