research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
research The Prescribing Cascade 3.0: A Case for Recreational Drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
research Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Safety
Both fat-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are effective and safe for hair loss, but stem cells give better results with more side effects.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Understanding Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Intradermal Injection in Balding Region Versus Intramuscular Injection in Surrounding Muscles: A Split-Scalp, Randomized Trial on Botulinum Toxin for Androgenetic Alopecia
Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
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Melatonin may help with nerve pain, a hepatitis C drug is effective but has side effects, a treatment for mouth sores works but can cause blood issues, ear reconstruction with an implant is safe, HIV transmission from mother to child in Taiwan is now 0% with treatment, certain blood problems are more common in people with a tongue condition, a gene and being overweight are linked to hair loss in some women, a new technique could reduce radiation for lung nodule patients, a hepatitis treatment may lower cancer recurrence after a procedure, and adding extra screening improves tuberculosis detection in patients with lung infections.
research Subject Index
The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
research Minimal Systemic Exposure of a New Topical Triazole Antifungal, Efinaconazole 10% Solution, in Patients with Severe Onychomycosis Following 28-Day Treatment
Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
research Onychomatricoma with Classic Features: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
research Incidence of Alopecia from Endocrine Therapies in Cancer
Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
research Ethnopharmacological Review of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Alopecia
Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
research Vacuum Therapy with Plant Active Compounds, Prebiotics, and Probiotics for Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Telogen Effluvium: Follow-up Study
The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
research Using Platelet-Rich Plasma to Treat Hair Loss and Thinning
Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
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 Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment
Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects Treated with Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Microneedling for the Treatment of Hair Loss
Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Drug Repositioning: Current Approaches and Their Implications in the Precision Medicine Era
Drug repositioning is becoming more targeted and efficient with new technologies, offering personalized treatment options and growing interest in the field.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Self-Microemulsifying Systems of Finasteride with Enhanced Oral Bioavailability: Multivariate Statistical Evaluation, Characterization, Spray-Drying and In Vivo Studies in Human Volunteers
Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
research Dutasteride Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss in a Randomized Study in Identical Twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.