research Is There a Role for 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Transgender Individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
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research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors
Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
research A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception
The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
research Topical Minoxidil: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness in Hair Loss Treatment
Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
research High-Dose Spironolactone for Acne in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Single-Institution Retrospective Study
Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
research Bureau of Legal Medicine and Legislation
Companies agreed to stop false advertising about their products' health benefits.
research Bureau of Investigation: Agreements by Promoters of Patent Medicines, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Following FTC Actions (1944-1945)
Companies agreed to stop making false health claims about their products.
research Stem Cells in Skin Regeneration, Wound Healing, and Their Clinical Applications
Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.
research The Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
research Modern Dermabrasion Techniques: A Personal Appraisal
Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
research New Insights Into the Relationship Between the Skin and Endocrine Disorders
Dermatologists can help diagnose endocrine disorders like PCOS and metabolic syndrome by looking at skin symptoms.
research Classified Advertising in the Archives of Dermatology
Classified ads in the Archives of Dermatology offer job listings and opportunities for dermatologists.
research Classified Advertising for Dermatology Positions and Services Across the United States
The document lists dermatology job ads across the U.S. with good pay and benefits.
research How Routine Pharmacovigilance Failed to Identify Finasteride’s Persistent Sexual Side Effects
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, has unaddressed sexual side effects due to the manufacturer's inadequate safety measures and lack of additional studies.
research Incidence and Factors Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients Treated With Masculinizing Hormone Therapy
Masculinizing hormone therapy increases the risk of hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse patients.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.