research Use of High-Dose Cyproterone Acetate and Risk of Intracranial Meningioma in Women: Cohort Study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
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research Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
research Genetic Prediction of Male Pattern Baldness Based on Large Independent Datasets
New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
research Oral Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Bicalutamide improves hair density in women safely.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Family History and Risk of Hair Loss
Men with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it themselves, especially if both parents have hair loss.
research Recommendations for Endocrine Treatment of Patients with Gender Dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research Letter to the Editor: Androgenetic Alopecia; Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research S1 Guideline for Diagnostic Evaluation in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men, Women, and Adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study
Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on Dermatologists' Opinions about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research Progress on the Road to Better Medical Care for Transgender Patients
The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.
research Association of Surgical Risk With Exogenous Hormone Use in Transgender Patients
Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Medical Treatment of Non-Scarring Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
research Transgender Competent Provider
Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
research Lipid Profile in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.
research Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
research Bicalutamide: A Potential New Oral Antiandrogenic Drug for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, A Systematic Review in Alopecia
Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research Is Early Onset Androgenic Alopecia a Marker of Metabolic Syndrome and Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis in Young Indian Male Patients?
Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
research A Systematic Review of Antiandrogens and Feminization in Transgender Women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research Comparative Efficacy of Topical Finasteride (0.25%) in Combination With Minoxidil (5%) Against 5% Minoxidil or 0.25% Finasteride Alone in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot, Randomized Open-Label Study
Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
research How Effective Is Treatment With Antiandrogen Alone in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Antiandrogens help manage PCOS symptoms but need careful monitoring.
research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Psychosocial Disease Burden: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Polish Men
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
research Knowledge and Beliefs About the Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study in Community Pharmacy Settings
Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.