research Have the facts on topical minoxidil been smoothed over?
Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
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research [Systematic treatment with sex hormones in dermatology].
Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
research Organic Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Men Under 40
Many men under 40 with erectile dysfunction have organic causes like vascular issues, medication side effects, or hormonal problems.
research Valproic acid. A reappraisal of its pharmacological properties and clinical efficacy in epilepsy.
Valproic acid is an effective and safe first-choice treatment for many types of seizures.
research DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE AND THE PROSTATE: THE SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE FOR 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS IN THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
research Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Clobetasol propionate 0.05% under occlusion in the treatment of alopecia totalis/universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research Drug delivery to hair follicles
Optimizing drug delivery to hair follicles is crucial for effective treatment.
research Adverse effects of voriconazole: Over a decade of use
Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.
research Chemotherapy-induced dermatological toxicity: frequencies and impact on quality of life in women’s cancers. Results of a prospective study
Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
research Patients treated for male pattern hair with finasteride show, after discontinuation of the drug, altered levels of neuroactive steroids in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma
Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
research Psychosocial dimensions of SLE: implications for the health care team
SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.
research Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil in Man
Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
research The therapeutic use of androgens in women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research The safety of 52 weeks of oral DHEA therapy for postmenopausal women
Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
research Hair and nail adverse events during treatment with targeted therapies for metastatic melanoma
Targeted therapies for advanced skin cancer often cause hair and nail problems, which need managing to avoid changing the treatment dose.
research Progesterone, neurosteroids, and the hormonal basis of catamenial epilepsy
Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
research Skin diseases associated with hepatitis C virus: Facts and controversies
Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
research Contact dermatitis in reaction to 2% topical minoxidil solution
Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.
research Sorafenib-induced eruption resembling pityriasis rubra pilaris
A man developed a rash similar to pityriasis rubra pilaris after starting sorafenib for cancer, possibly due to the drug's effect on skin cells.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia: Shifting paradigms, current concepts, comparative efficacy, and safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Skin toxicity of anti‐cancer therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Hair Loss in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
research Patients with bullous skin disease in a high‐epidemic COVID‐19 area, Bergamo, Italy
Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
research Cutaneous reactions to targeted therapies in children with CNS tumors: A cross‐sectional study
Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
research Topical 2% Minoxidil Solution in Male Pattern Alopecia. The Initial European Experience
The 2% minoxidil solution is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
research Androgen Receptor (AR) Gene (CAG)n and (GGN)n Length Polymorphisms and Symptoms in Young Males With Long-Lasting Adverse Effects After Finasteride Use Against Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
research Controversies in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: The history of finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.