The alleged involvement of reactive oxygen species and antioxidants is the basis of the pathology of melasma
risk is highest in older adults, vegans, metformin users, and those on long-term PPIs or with gastrointestinal conditions
Placing the UTI question in the context of what tirzepatide actually does and does not cause helps build an accurate picture of the medication risk profile
GLP-1 medications temporarily bypass this problem by working through a different pathway, but stopping the drug leaves leptin resistance unaddressed
Chronic METH abuse causes severe and persistent damage to the central nervous system (CNS), leading to cognitive deficits, psychiatric symptoms, and motor dysfunction
Patients should not discontinue proven psoriasis treatments in favour of GLP-1 medications without specialist dermatology input