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Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.
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April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Adopting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company pricing model could save Medicare about $1.29 billion on urological drugs.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
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February 2007 in “JAMA” PCOS is a common inherited condition causing cysts, irregular periods, and increased diabetes risk in women.
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January 2018 in “Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases” A man with complete hair loss and ulcerative colitis regrew hair after treatment with azathioprine.
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May 2021 in “PloS one” Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
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Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
January 2025 in “Heliyon” Tamsulosin and finasteride have similar effects on blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes.
Combining online and in-person dermatology care can improve quality and access.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
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December 2018 in “The Journal of clinical psychiatry/The journal of clinical psychiatry” Tamsulosin may slightly increase dementia risk compared to other treatments for enlarged prostate.
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Most patients were satisfied with topical finasteride, and few experienced side effects.
Women with PCOS often face menstrual issues, weight gain, and stress, affecting their quality of life.
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Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.