research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
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research A Study of the Frequency of Contamination of Products Applied to the Skin
Many skin products get contaminated with bacteria, especially if they're in jars or previously opened.
research Yale–New Haven Hospital Top Contender in Abbott Quality Awards
Yale-New Haven Hospital won a top award for greatly improving asthma care and reducing related hospital visits and costs.
research Clinical Utility and Validity of Minoxidil Response Testing in Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil response testing helps predict hair growth success.
research Metabolic Features of the Reproductive Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research Biocompatible Nanoparticles and Vesicular Systems in Transdermal Drug Delivery for Various Skin Diseases
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis
Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Minoxidil And Its Use In Hair Disorders: A Review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
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 Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 19 Patients Seen at Duke University
Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Histological Features of Peripilar Signs Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia
Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles: First Mechanical Isolation for Immediate Autologous Clinical Use in Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss
Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
research Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
research Efficacy and Safety of the Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor Baricitinib in the Treatment of Adults with Alopecia Areata: Phase 2 Results from a Randomized Controlled Study
Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Studies on Neurosteroids XXV: Influence of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, on Rat Brain Neurosteroid Levels and Metabolism
Finasteride almost fully depletes allopregnanolone in rat brains and enhances 20α-DHP, but doesn't change 3α-DHP levels.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Sequela of COVID-19
COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
research Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
research Clinical, Ultrasound, and Hormonal Markers of Androgenicity in Acne Vulgaris
Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
research Minoxidil 1 mg Oral Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of 57 Patients
Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
research Development of the CLASI as an Outcome Instrument for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.