Medicine guides for South Africa

Learn what Soolantra ivermectin cream treats, how Demodex relates to rosacea, and why worsening skin should not automatically be called die-off.

A high prolactin result does not always mean a tumour. Learn when cabergoline helps, why the cause matters, and which monitoring and side effects to discuss.

What dapoxetine can improve in premature ejaculation, how on-demand treatment differs, and why fainting, alcohol and medicine interactions matter.

Where Diane-35 fits for androgen-related acne and excess hair, what its South African label says about PCOS, and how to interpret blood-clot risk.

Doxycycline has different roles in malaria prevention, acne and rosacea. Learn the formulation differences, South African supply exception and practical precautions.

Compare enclomiphene and Clomid for low testosterone, fertility goals, evidence and treatment risks, with access considerations for South Africa.

Compare finasteride and dutasteride for male pattern hair loss: trial evidence, sexual and mood side effects, and what to discuss before switching.

Understand hydroquinone for melasma and post-inflammatory dark marks, including combination creams, sun protection, irritation and ochronosis.

Understand bimatoprost for eyelash growth versus glaucoma treatment, including Latisse's US approval, eye-colour changes and important precautions.

Understand low-dose isotretinoin for acne, including pregnancy precautions, side effects, monitoring and why a smaller dose still needs supervision.

Low-dose naltrexone attracts interest for fibromyalgia. Compare early positive studies with newer trials, proposed mechanisms and the important opioid interaction.

Compare modafinil and armodafinil for daytime sleepiness, including duration, approved uses, contraception interactions and when longer coverage may not help.