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Does Finasteride Cause Depression? - Putting it in Perspective
In short, the risk of depression or sexual side effects from 5-alpha reductase inhibitors is low, though likely not zero.
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Nov 29, 202510 min read
What's In Your Sunscreen, Part3: Are Sunscreens Endocrine Disruptors?
Introduction In a 2020 FDA-backed trial, six widely used sunscreen active ingredients— avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate,...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Apr 6, 202514 min read
Isotretinoin ("Accutane") Dosing Options: Should You Go Low, Standard, or High?
With low-dose regimens becoming popular, what dose of isotretinoin ("Accutane") is right for you?
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Apr 2, 20254 min read
What's in Your Sunscreen, Part 2: Major Sunscreen Ingredients, FDA Approved or Toxic Substances?
Sunscreen has long been a cornerstone of public health recommendations for preventing sunburn, premature skin aging, and skin cancer. In...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Mar 29, 20254 min read
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