research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
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Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
research Abstract 4142154: Risk of Suicide, Hair Loss, and Aspiration with Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Study from the FAERS database
GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.
research Two diagnoses become one? Rare case report of anorexia nervosa and Cushing’s syndrome
A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
research [Commentary] The Polyfollicular Anovulatory Androgenic Syndrome: A New Label for an Old Syndrome
Mohamed Kandil suggests renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to "Polyfollicular Anovulatory Androgenic Syndrome" to better describe its symptoms, but concerns exist that it may not cover all related issues like obesity and depression.
research PSAT001 A Case of Ectopic Cushing's Syndrome Complicated by COVID-19 Infection
A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Case reports suggest a broader range of sexual adverse events in patients receiving finasteride [Propecia, Proscar] than previously reported,
Finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than previously thought.
research Finasteride drug safety alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Rapid determination and quantification of hair-growth compounds in adulterated products by ultra HPLC coupled to quadrupole-orbitrap MS
About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
research High-value dermatology: 5 Laboratory tests to reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research A Case of Unilateral Idiopathic Gynecomastia Aggravated by Low-dose Finasteride (1mg/day, Propecia$^{(R)}$)
Low-dose finasteride can cause painful breast enlargement in men, which resolves after stopping the medication.
research S.25.03 Use of antidepressants in long treatment of bipolar depression
research A machine learning and network framework to discover new indications for small molecules
A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
research Risk Analysis of Lurasidone in Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Depression
Lurasidone is effective for bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but more safety data is needed.
research Contraindicated use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
research Targeting Pharmacological and Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics for Management of Hirsutism: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
research Diabetes, ovarian tumor, hyperparathyroidism, and papillary cancer: A chance association?
The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
research Challenges to PrEP use and perceptions of urine tenofovir adherence monitoring reported by individuals on PrEP
Remembering to take PrEP is the main challenge, and urine monitoring is a preferred adherence method.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research Finasteride plus doxazosin combination tops in BPH
research Direct-to-consumer teledermatology’s limitations may be addressed with greater in-person care synergy
Combining online and in-person dermatology care can improve quality and access.
research P62 Drug induced hypothyroidism in patients receiving treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
People from iodine-deficient areas are more likely to develop hypothyroidism when treated for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
research Semaglutide-associated worsening of atypical anorexia nervosa in an adolescent girl: case report
Semaglutide may worsen eating disorders in vulnerable individuals.
research Finasteride-induced recurrent aphthous ulceration–like lesions: a case report with dechallenge–rechallenge confirmation
Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.
research Side effects of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil can be effective for hair loss but should be avoided in people with certain heart conditions and severe liver problems.
research Clinical and Imagistic Aspects in Dog’s Hyperadrenocorticism Determined by Pituitary and Adrenal Nodules with Secretory Function
Most dogs with Cushing's syndrome have pituitary tumors causing varied symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
research Finasteride label to list more side effects
Finasteride must now warn about lasting sexual side effects.
research Behavioral effects and somnolence due to levetiracetam versus oxcarbazepine — a retrospective comparison study of North Indian patients with refractory epilepsy
Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men—A Review of the Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.