Many dietary supplements promoted for hair, skin, and nail benefits contain levels of biotin (also known as vitamin B7) up to 650 times the recommended daily intake. Physicians may also recommend high levels of biotin for patients with certain conditions such as multiple sclerosis. But biotin levels higher than the recommended daily allowance may cause… Continue reading “Hair Vitamin” Has Health Risks
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Adverse Effects of Common Drugs for Hair Loss and Prostate Enlargement
Twenty-five percent of men currently taking Finasteride or Dutasteride, popularly known as Proscar and Avodart, for the treatment of benign prostate enlargement (BPH), appear not to benefit from taking these medications and may experience adverse effects. Those prescribed Propecia or Avodart for male pattern hair loss (known as alopecia) are also at risk for adverse… Continue reading Adverse Effects of Common Drugs for Hair Loss and Prostate Enlargement
ED Worsened by Some Treatments of Prostate Enlargement
Men with benign prostate enlargement who used finasteride (also known as proscar and propecia) to treat their condition experienced worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) that did not resolve with continued treatment, according to research done at Boston University Medical Center. In addition, they experienced a reduction in their testosterone levels leading to hypogonadism (little to no… Continue reading ED Worsened by Some Treatments of Prostate Enlargement