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February 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology” Finasteride doesn't raise acute pancreatitis risk.
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May 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.
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February 2016 in “Nature Biotechnology” New drug shows promise for better hair growth in baldness treatment.
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June 2004 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies” The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
October 2024 in “Internal Medicine” Stopping nalfurafine reversed hair loss in a hemodialysis patient.
November 2023 in “European heart journal” Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
March 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” Following treatment plans is crucial to prevent worsening skin and hair conditions.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil may improve hair transplants and combining treatments could help alopecia areata.
March 2002 in “Reactions Weekly” Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
February 2025 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
October 2017 in “Community Pharmacy and Hospital Pharmacy Internship Reports and Monograph "Counseling for Androgenetic Alopecia - The Pharmacist's Role"”
November 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” More people are choosing hair restoration surgery.
September 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Saudi dermatologists' understanding and use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss may not be fully represented due to a small survey sample and language barriers.
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November 2025 in “Briefings in Bioinformatics” Data-driven methods can effectively identify existing drugs for new uses, especially in cancer, infections, and respiratory diseases.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
January 2023 in “Acta historiae medicinae, stomatologiae, pharmaciae, medicinae veterinariae” Historical baldness remedies were varied and often based on superstition.
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular unit hair transplantation is better than Miniflap Hair Restoration due to less scarring and more natural results.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.