Estradiol and Folliculitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Folliculitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Estradiol (estradiol), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Actemra, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Folliculitis when taking Estradiol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,352 people who have side effects when taking Estradiol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Estradiol?

Estradiol has active ingredients of estradiol. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 18,987 Estradiol users. Check the latest studies of Estradiol.

What is Folliculitis?

Folliculitis (infection of hair root) is found to be associated with 688 drugs and 1,072 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Folliculitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

17,352 people reported to have side effects when taking Estradiol.
Among them, 15 people (0.09%) have Folliculitis.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Estradiol when they have Folliculitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Folliculitis when taking Estradiol? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Folliculitis when taking Estradiol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Estradiol? *

Acetaminophen: 14 people, 93.33%
Cimzia: 14 people, 93.33%
Orencia: 14 people, 93.33%
Leflunomide: 14 people, 93.33%
Ibuprofen: 14 people, 93.33%
Prednisone: 14 people, 93.33%
Simponi: 14 people, 93.33%
Enbrel: 14 people, 93.33%
Actemra: 14 people, 93.33%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 13 people, 86.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Folliculitis? *

Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 100.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 100.00%
Peripheral Swelling: 14 people, 93.33%
Joint Pain: 14 people, 93.33%
Itching: 14 people, 93.33%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 14 people, 93.33%
Infection: 14 people, 93.33%
Hypersensitivity: 14 people, 93.33%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 14 people, 93.33%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 93.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 14 people, 93.33%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 13.33%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 6.67%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Fever: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol (the active ingredients of Estradiol) and Estradiol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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