research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Effects of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Chlormadinone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol on Hair and Skin Quality in Women Wishing to Use Hormonal Contraception
The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Copper Deficiency: A New Reason for Androgenetic Alopecia?
Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α-Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research In Vitro and Clinical Evaluation of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Conditioned Media for Hair Regeneration
Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
research Defining Chronic Wound Types in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients for Clinical Outcome Assessment
The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
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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 Evaluating Results of an Interferon-γ Release Assay in Patients With Autoimmune Skin Disease on Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
research Examining Cutaneous Disease Activity as an Outcome Measure for Clinical Trials in Dermatomyositis
Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
research The Patient Perspective on Psoriasis Disease Remission
Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
research Role of Observation for Excisionally Biopsied Moderately Dysplastic Nevi with Positive Histologic Margins and Risk of Future Melanoma Development
Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.
research Approaches to Lifestyle Management in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Impact of Ustekinumab on Quality of Life and Sexual Difficulties Associated with Psoriasis: Results from Phase III Clinical Trials
Ustekinumab significantly improved sexual function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.
research Incidence of Serious Infectious Events with Methotrexate Treatment: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
research A Review of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
research Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Through a One-Year Period
PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Category IIIA Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis)
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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 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
Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insight Into Pathogenesis and a Common Association With Insulin Resistance
PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.
research A Mechanistic Model of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment may stimulate hair growth by promoting blood vessel formation, increasing growth factors, and preventing cell death.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature and Proposed Treatment Protocol
PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
research Cellular Therapy with Human Autologous Adipose-Derived Adult Cells of Stromal Vascular Fraction for Alopecia Areata
Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
research Introducing Platelet-Rich Stroma: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction Combined for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.