research Analysis of Prescribing Practices in the Dermatology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
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research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
research Australian dermatologists' prescribing behaviours for male androgenetic alopecia
Australian dermatologists are updating their prescriptions for male pattern baldness.
research Five years after Keogh's review of regulation in the aesthetics sector, what has changed?
Some improvements in the aesthetics sector have been made, but patient protection is still lacking due to no compulsory register for practitioners and non-prescription dermal fillers.
research Assessing medication use patterns among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South Korea: A retrospective study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Up in smoke: A neurologist's approach to “medical marijuana”
"Medical marijuana" lacks strong evidence for medical use and is often a way to bypass recreational marijuana laws.
research Quality of Life in Patients Living with Andro-gentic Alopecia: A Cross Sectional Observational Study
Androgenic alopecia affects men's quality of life more than women's.
research Alopecia and drugs
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
research Unusual Cause for Baldness Inspires the Muse
Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
research Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services in dermatology: Ethical implications
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.
research Screening of dermatology drugs for aberrant use‐patterns: An application of epidemiologic estimates and measures of inequality in drug use
Dermatology drug use in Denmark mostly follows expected patterns, but further checks are needed for any misuse.
research Knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia in prescribing vitamins and minerals as treatment for hair loss
Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.
research Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in Australia needs formal evaluation for safety and quality.
research Ethnobotanical Survey of Natural Galactagogues Prescribed in Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacies in Taiwan
Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
research Minoxidil induced hypertrichosis in children
Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on What Dermatologists Think about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Internet pharmacy: a web of mistrust?
Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
research Application of Kampo Medicines for Treatment of General Fatigue Due to Long COVID
Kampo medicine can help treat general fatigue from long COVID.
research Potential Impact of Medicare Part D in the End-Stage Renal Disease Population
Medicare Part D causes significant coverage and cost issues for end-stage renal disease patients.
research FEATURES
Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
research The Hidden Epidemic of Topical Steroid Use: Prevalence and Impact Among Jordan’s General Population
Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.
research Application of the waiting time distribution in a nationwide screening of real‐world dermatology drug utilization for aberrant use patterns
Most dermatology drugs in Denmark are used correctly, with few unusual patterns.
research 44249 Financing Finasteride: Identifying Resources to Improve Access
GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
research Changes in Minoxidil Prescribing After Media Attention About Oral Use for Hair Loss
After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research Hair regeneration by small molecules that activate autophagy
Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
research Hair Regeneration by Small Molecules That Activate Autophagy
Certain small molecules that trigger cell cleanup processes can promote hair growth.
research How I Do It: Galenic Lotions for Topical Use to Cure Hair Thinning in Males and Females
Galenic lotions can effectively treat different patterns of hair thinning in men and women.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Drugs affecting blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, and hemostasis
Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.