research Considerations in Genetic Counseling of Transgender Patients: Cultural Competencies and Altered Disease Risk Profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
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research From Basal Cell Carcinoma Morphogenesis to Alopecia Induced by Hedgehog Inhibitors: Connecting the Dots
The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Age-Dependent Associations Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer Risk
Early balding at 40 increases prostate cancer risk.
research Managing Hair Loss in Midlife Women
The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
research A Comparative Study of Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism in Obese and Non-Obese Taiwanese Women
Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Pharmacologic Management of Pattern Hair Loss
Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research Analysis of Genetic Polymorphisms of Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 and 2 Genes in Korean Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
research Age-Related Changes in Female Scalp Dermal Sheath and Dermal Fibroblasts: How the Hair Follicle Environment Impacts Hair Aging
Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Exerts Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Brain Injury in Aged Male Rats
Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview
Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Early Embryonic Exposure of Freshwater Gastropods to Pharmaceutical 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Results in a Surprising Open-Coiled 'Banana-Shaped' Shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
research Finasteride and Androgenic Alopecia: From Therapeutic Options to Medical Implications
Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
research A Genomic Approach to Susceptibility and Pathogenesis Leads to Identifying Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Hair Follicle Characteristics as Early Marker of Type 2 Diabetes
Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.
research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research The Effect of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors Combined with Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery for the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
research Molecular Basis of Androgen Action on Human Sexual Desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research An Analysis of Gene Expression Data Involving Examination of Signaling Pathways Activation Reveals New Insights into the Mechanism of Action of Minoxidil Topical Foam in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research Experimental and Early Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
research Beyond Testosterone Cypionate: Evidence Behind the Use of Nandrolone in Male Health and Wellness
Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.