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research Topical and oral minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients: What do we know so far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research Medical Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves drugs that either quickly relieve symptoms or reduce prostate size, with a combination offering more benefits but more side effects.
research Clinical Case Notes. Optical coherence tomography of adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy
Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age – A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research A Randomized Controlled, Single-Observer Blinded Study on the Safety and Efficacy of a Combination of 678nm Helmet-Type Low-level Laser Therapy and Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
research Changes in Color of Hair and Feathers
Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
research Prescribing Habits for Androgenic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017: A Cross-Sectional Study
In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.
research Pharmacovigilance profiles of three generations of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and network toxicology analysis
Spironolactone has the most side effects, including serious risks, while eplerenone and finerenone mainly affect the heart, kidneys, and metabolism.
research Dutasteride: a review of current data on a novel dual inhibitor of 5alpha reductase.
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate with manageable side effects.
research Hypertension: sex-related differences in drug treatment, prevalence and blood pressure control in primary care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research Hirsutism in a Female Adolescent Induced by Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone
A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
research Behavioral and hormonal changes following the continuous administration of testosterone in females in capuchin monkey adult females (Sapajus Libidinosus)
Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
research The potential role of herbal extract Wedelolactone for treating particle-induced osteolysis: an in vivo study
Wedelolactone may help reduce bone loss with fewer side effects.
research Literature Review: Topical Finasteride: To Use or Not to Use?
Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
research Review on natural remedies for hair growth promotion with a focus on rosemary
Rosemary extract may help hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
research A Clinical Evaluation of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as Chemopreventive Agent in Cancer Treatment
Guduchi and Yashtimadhu can reduce chemotherapy side effects.
research Testosterone: The Forgotten Female Hormone
Testosterone is important for women's health, but more research is needed to guide its use.
research Phytochemicals for Hair Health Targeting Growth Signaling Molecules in Hair Follicular Stem Cells: A New Strategy for Hair Growth
Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
research Smart stimuli-responsive microneedle platforms for precision androgenetic alopecia therapy: Materials strategy and therapeutic perspectives
Smart microneedles improve hair loss treatment by delivering drugs precisely with fewer side effects.
research Adverse events of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitor methimazole in the treatment of hyperthyroidism: a comprehensive analysis from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2025
Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
research Kyoh® Rocket Leaf Extract Regulates Proliferation and VEGF and FGF7 Expression in Human Dermal Follicle Papilla Cells
Kyoh® rocket leaf extract may promote hair growth naturally with fewer side effects.
research Relationships, Intimacy, & Body Image After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivors often face body image and sexual health issues, needing ongoing support and open communication with healthcare providers.
research Compliance to Topical Minoxidil and Reasons for Discontinuation among Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Oral and Topical Spironolactone in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: A Systematic Review
Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
research Docking and Molecular Dynamics Identify Leads against 5 Alpha Reductase 2 for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Treatment
New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
research Hair regrowth with novel hemp extract: A case series
The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Chitosan-Decorated Finasteride Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Skin Drug Delivery
Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles can improve skin delivery and reduce side effects of finasteride.
research A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study of Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract Capsule on Skin and Hair Health in Healthy Adults.
Ashwagandha root extract improves skin and hair health without side effects.