November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Most trichological shampoo ingredients lack strong evidence for effectiveness against hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
251 citations
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
37 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers are most bothered by fear of progression, appearance concerns, and having cancer.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab helped some lupus patients reduce steroid use, but safety concerns remain.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
January 2016 in “Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences” Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
8 citations
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July 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” The document concludes that validated methods are needed to ensure the quality of fluconazole drugs and that new antifungal medications are necessary due to safety and resistance concerns.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is growing fast but raises concerns about quality of care and doctor-patient relationships.
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
April 2007 in “Oncology Times” Chemoprevention is rarely used due to concerns about risks, side effects, and lack of clear guidelines.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists are hesitant to prescribe Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata due to safety concerns and lack of knowledge.
47 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Most men with hair loss worry, try self-treatments, and delay doctor visits due to cost, uncertainty, and embarrassment.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Pharmacists play a key role in managing the use of anxiety medications and ensuring patients use them correctly.
5 citations
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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.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” The paper suggests that France's suspension of Diane-35 was hasty and could cause treatment issues and unintended pregnancies, recommending a re-evaluation and better patient information.
1 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.
30 citations
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March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.