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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Selumetinib causes skin and hair side effects in kids with NF1, affecting treatment and quality of life.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Ixekizumab has known and some unexpected side effects.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology” Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.
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January 2024 in “Cancers” Antiandrogens don't help with COVID-19 and aren't recommended.
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December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
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August 2025 in “Harm Reduction Journal” Non-medical steroid use in gym-goers is risky and needs better prevention and care strategies.
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February 2022 in “Brain Research Bulletin” Finasteride may help reduce impulsivity caused by pramipexole.
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” ALRV5XR effectively increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
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January 2020 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Increasing Teneligliptin on his own caused a man's hair loss, which stopped when he ceased the medication.
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July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.
GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss may cause hair loss, especially in women.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Omalizumab may cause temporary hair loss, especially in women aged 18-60.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
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December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
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