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Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric alopecia, emphasizing early diagnosis and considering holistic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.

This study found that care for transgender Veterans at VANCHCS could benefit from a more consistent, team-based approach to therapy.

This study found that finasteride treatment of male rats led to changes in their male offspring's testicular gene expression, potentially affecting sperm function in response to odorant-like signals.

Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.

In this study, a child with Alopecia Areata underwent art therapy, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and improved emotional expression and motivation for treatment, suggesting art therapy as a suitable psychosocial intervention for this condition.

This review explores the risk factors, associated comorbidities, and psychological impacts of early-onset androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its complexity and potential implications for treatment response and overall health.

This source highlights the emerging field of psychodermatology, which examines the interplay between psychological factors and skin disorders, noting a historical lack of attention due to inadequate professional training and emphasizing the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

This study found that a history of smoking significantly predicted a more refractory course of palmoplantar pustulosis, with associated comorbidities often including hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thyroid diseases.

Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.

This article discusses Kennedy's disease, detailing its genetic cause, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria, but reports no new clinical findings and highlights a lack of causal therapy.

This article reviews phenotypic variability linked to WNT10A nonsense mutations and does not present new research findings.

Among 255 subjects with diabetes, this study found an 88.4% prevalence of skin conditions and 15.7% prevalence of nail manifestations, linked with factors like age and disease duration.

This article discusses the signs, symptoms, and associated risks of polycystic ovary syndrome, without providing new clinical results; it emphasizes the link between being overweight and increased metabolic risks.

This review highlights the significant risks posed by mercury to the endocrine system, including disruptions in hormone synthesis and regulation, stress response, and potential reproductive dysfunction, while noting the need for further research on dose-response relationships and long-term impacts.

In this study, researchers found a strong association between premature graying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D and B12, hypothyroidism, and deranged iron profiles, along with higher stress, altered appetite, smoking, and sleep pattern issues, significantly impacting quality of life.

Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.

This descriptive abstract provides information about a continuing medical education activity for physicians, designating 1.5 credits for participation, but reports no new research findings.

Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.

This study found that in mice, dermal adipocytes initiate inflammation and aid repair after skin injury by releasing lipids, suggesting a role in managing inflammatory diseases and impaired wound healing.

Foals with Rhodococcus equi infection often have other health problems that lower their chances of survival.

This article reviews the reported sexual and psychological side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the need for further clinical studies.

This review discusses the age-related diagnostic challenges and comorbidities of polycystic ovarian syndrome and provides no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the role of obesity in insulin resistance among affected women.

This review discusses the pharmacologic properties, mechanisms, dosing options, and adverse effects of systemic glucocorticosteroids in dermatology, but reports no new findings.

This study of FAERS data suggests that finasteride, particularly at the 1 mg dosage, is associated with a wide range of adverse effects not previously established in long-term studies, especially among younger men.

This review discusses the known morbidities of polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting its diverse impacts on women's health, but reports no new research findings.

This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among Australian women aged 16-29 was 12% using NIH criteria, with fertility concerns being the most distressing aspect for those diagnosed.