research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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research Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Revisited: An Update with a Special Focus on Adolescent and Adult Women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Recent Advances in Highly-Efficient Near Infrared OLED Emitters
New near-infrared OLED emitters are more efficient, especially platinum(II) complexes, and have promising applications like hair growth treatment.
research Phase I Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of SU-014813 in Combination with Docetaxel in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
The drug combination was safe and showed promise in treating advanced tumors.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Biochemical Evidence That Small Proline-Rich Proteins and Trichohyalin Function in Epithelia by Modulation of the Biomechanical Properties of Their Cornified Cell Envelopes
Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
research Pubic to Scalp FUE Hair Transplant for Transgender Individuals
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Antroquinonol Exerts Immunosuppressive Effect on CD8+ T Cell Proliferation and Activation to Resist Depigmentation Induced by H2O2
Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
research TGFβ Signaling Regulates Lipogenesis in Human Sebaceous Gland Cells
TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
research Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons
Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
research Medical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Any Progress?
As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
research Epimedium Brevicornum Maxim Extract Enhances Melanin Biosynthesis and Melanosome Biogenesis/Transfer
Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
research Testosterone Reduces Tight Junction Complexity and Down-Regulates Expression of Claudin-4 and Occludin in the Endometrium in Ovariectomized, Sex-Steroid Replacement Rats
Testosterone makes the connections in the uterus lining simpler and lowers certain protein levels, which might lead to infertility.
research Comparison of the Pathology of Fascia in Eosinophilic Myalgia Syndrome Patients and Idiopathic Eosinophilic Fasciitis
EMS and EF both show similar skin and fascia changes, but EMS has more severe symptoms and nerve inflammation.
research Histomorphological Study of Nail Changes in Various Dermatoses - An Understudied Entity in Dermatopathology
Examining nail biopsies is useful for diagnosing nail diseases.
research Re-Discovery of Trichophyton Bullosum in North Africa as a Cause of Severe Dermatophytosis in Donkeys
Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
research What Controls Hair Follicle Cycling?
The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
research Application of Nanoemulsions in Cosmetics
Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
research Thrombocytosis Associated with Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Adult Group B Streptococcal Disease
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Maintenance and Restoration of Growth in Thyroidectomized Rats
Thyroid hormone treatments help thyroidectomized rats grow normally.
research Safety of Four Treatment Regimens in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar safety profiles.
research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men
Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
research Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation
Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.
research Potential Involvement of the Stem Cell Factor Receptor c-kit in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological, Immunohistochemical, and Semiquantitative Investigations
c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
research The Effect of Glycyrrhizic Acid and Aqueous Licorice Extract on Hair Growth Retardation: In Vitro Mechanistic and Efficacy Studies in Human
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Micrografts Enriched with Autologous Human Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia: Biomolecular Pathway Analysis and Clinical Evaluation
PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.