research Trichoscopy in Hair Disorders in Darker Skin: An Approach to Diagnosis
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
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research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy
High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
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 Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Gender-Affirming Healthcare Guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
research Defining the Short-Term and Long-Term Skin Manifestations of COVID-19: Insights After More Than Three Years of the Pandemic
COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
research Diagnosis and Challenges of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
research Dermoscopy Features of Some Scalp Disorders
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
research Diphencyprone in the Treatment of Satoyoshi Syndrome
Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Transplantation Immunology: Solid Organ and Bone Marrow
Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.
research Type-2 Immunity Associated With Type-1 Related Skin Inflammatory Diseases: Friend Or Foe?
Type-2 immunity may influence skin diseases and could be targeted for treatment.
research Adipocytes in Skin Health and Disease
Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
research Calcineurin-Based Immunosuppression in Renal Transplantation: Focus on Efficacy, the Role of Steroids, and Cardiovascular Risk
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
research Pilar Cyst From a Maxillofacial Surgeon's Perspective: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A man had a benign pilar cyst on his face, which is rare and was successfully removed by surgery.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: An Australian Expert Consensus Statement
Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Single-Center Pilot Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Apremilast in Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata
Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Hypertrichosis Induced by Latanoprost
Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth
Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research COVID-19 and Hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp
Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
research Resveratrol Derivatives: A Patent Review (2009–2012)
New resveratrol-related compounds show promise for treating various health issues but need more research for clinical use.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
research Laser Hair Removal in Alopecia Areata of the Scalp: A Novel Therapeutic Approach
Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
research Head and Neck Reconstruction: Management and Techniques for Burns
The document concludes that individualized reconstruction plans are essential for improving function and appearance after head and neck burns.