research Dermatology Care Behind Bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
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research Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research The Impact of HIV-Related Diseases on Pigmented Skin Types
HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.
research Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of AIDS Trichopathy
People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: Metamorphosis of an Old Drug into a New Form of Chemotherapy
Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
research Development of PEGylated Liposomes
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
research 9-cis-Retinoic Acid Capsules in the Treatment of AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma
9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
research The Use of a Transscrotal Testosterone Delivery System in the Treatment of Patients with Weight Loss Related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
research Cutaneous Adverse Effects of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
research Medical Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Women
Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
research American Academy of Dermatology 44th Annual Meeting Highlights
Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
research Doxil (Caelyx): An Exploratory Study with Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
research Skin Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Patients With HIV/AIDS at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade: A Case Series of 38 Patients
HIV-positive patients, especially men who have sex with men, had a high rate of skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
research Hair Disorders in Patients with Cancer
Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
research Effect of Saw Palmetto Supplements on Androgen-Sensitive LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cell Number and Syrian Hamster Flank Organ Growth
Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
research Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Prospective Observational Studies and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Cutaneous Signals of Immune System Disease
Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Novel Fish Oil-Based Bigel System for Controlled Drug Delivery and Its Influence on Immunomodulatory Activity of Imiquimod Against Skin Cancer
The fish oil-based gel with imiquimod improves skin cancer treatment and reduces inflammation.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Recombinant Cytokine Therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Applications and Risks of Nanomaterials Used in Regenerative Medicine, Delivery Systems, Theranostics, and Therapy
Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.