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Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
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February 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
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April 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Viral reactivation is rare at the time of DRESS diagnosis in the U.S.
June 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
July 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Crushed finasteride tablets can harm pregnant and fertile women.
July 1987 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
February 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got male pattern baldness from touching her husband's testosterone gel.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
January 2025 in “Ciência Rural” Improper use of benzyl benzoate on a dog can cause severe skin reactions.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
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June 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
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November 2015 in “Pediatric Nephrology” Rituximab leads to longer remission and fewer side effects than cyclophosphamide.