research Safety concerns regarding 5α reductase inhibitors for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
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research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Pattern of short-term adverse effects in patients undergoing low-dose radioactive iodine therapy
Short-term side effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy are common but temporary.
research “From evidence to practice” – Insights from the multidisciplinary team on the optimal integration of GLP ‐1 receptor agonists in obesity management services
GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.
research Cosmetic effects of Anti-epileptic drugs ( AEDs)
Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
research A Retrospective Comparative Study of Two Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata on the Scalp
Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
research [Adverse effects of valproic acid in epileptic infants and adolescents].
Valproic acid can cause mild side effects like anorexia and hair loss in some epileptic patients.
research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous adverse effects of targeted therapy, antibody–drug conjugates, and immunotherapy in cancer patients: a national consensus statement by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology and the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Early intervention and tailored management are crucial for skin side effects in cancer treatments.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors: a narrative review
5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors can cause negative side effects.
research Overview of Caffeine Effects on Human Health and Emerging Delivery Strategies
Caffeine can boost health but may cause side effects like high blood pressure and migraines.
research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
research Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Narrative Review
Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
research Evaluación de la seguridad de minoxidil oral a dosis bajas en el tratamiento de la alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
research Persistent Sexual, Emotional, and Cognitive Impairment Post-Finasteride
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
research Synergistic Protective Effect of Finasteride and Black Soybean Extract against Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Damage in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Combining finasteride and black soybean extract better protects hair cells from damage and may treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
research The effect of active hexose correlated compound in modulating cytosine arabinoside-induced hair loss, and 6-mercaptopurine- and methotrexate-induced liver injury in rodents
AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.
research Adverse health effects of androgen use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Clinical Management of Acral Lick Dermatitis in Dogs with Comparison of Fluoxetine and Clomipramine Treatment
Both fluoxetine and clomipramine effectively treat dog lick dermatitis, but fluoxetine works faster with lower recurrence, while clomipramine has fewer side effects.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction after Discontinuation of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Rats Depending on the Duration of Treatment
Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
research Effect of cyproterone acetate on rate of hair growth in hirsute females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research The concealed side of caspases: beyond a killer of cells
Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
research Review of the effects of 17α-estradiol in humans: a less feminizing estrogen with neuroprotective potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Nongenomic effects of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 on cartilage formation deduced from comparisons between Cyp27b1 and Vdr knockout mice
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.