January 2026 in “Journal of Sexual and Mental Health” New male contraceptive pills show promise in reducing sperm production with mild side effects.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Kūlaris improved quality of life for acne sufferers without side effects.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines can cause minor skin reactions, including those related to Bullous Pemphigoid, but these usually resolve on their own.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” YH0618 helped reduce skin and nail problems and fatigue in chemotherapy patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
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August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” Older women reported negative physical and psychological effects from Botox and facial fillers, feeling neglected by the medical system.
January 2022 in “International journal of research in medical sciences and technology” Ayurveda offers a safer and effective way to manage Seborrheic dermatitis without severe side effects.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Topiramate may cause reversible hair loss.
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
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January 2008 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Early diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa are important to prevent serious physical and mental effects.
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The hair lotion reduced hair loss and sped up recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The herbal extract was found to effectively reduce and prevent hair loss without any side effects.
January 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Isotretinoin can safely and effectively control acne with proper risk management and monitoring.
January 2016 in “Global dermatology” A treatment called Cellcurin, combined with microneedling, significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Türk pediatri arşivi : İstanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi” Valproic acid can very rarely cause nail separation, which usually gets better on its own after stopping the drug.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
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December 2009 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.