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The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
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research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research Evaluation of Wavelength-Dependent Hair Growth Effects on Low-Level Laser Therapy: An Experimental Animal Study
The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
research Systematic Review of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Adult Androgenic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
research Urological Oncology: Testis Cancer and Advances in Oncological Therapy
Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
research The Safety of 52 Weeks of Oral DHEA Therapy for Postmenopausal Women
Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
research MoS2 Nanoclusters-Based Biomaterials for Disease-Impaired Wound Therapy
The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
research Clinical Effects and Economic Impact of Dutasteride and Finasteride Therapy in Italian Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
research Methotrexate Treatment Patterns in Advanced Therapy-Naïve Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients in the Corrona Registry
Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis continued methotrexate treatment over two years, but those who stopped and restarted experienced more side effects and less improvement.
research Ixekizumab Shows Efficacy and Safety in Patients Who Failed Biweekly Etanercept Therapy: Analysis From UNCOVER-2, a Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial in Psoriasis
Ixekizumab is effective and safe for patients who did not improve with etanercept treatment for psoriasis.
research Finasteride Does Not Prevent Bladder Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of the Medical Therapy for Prostatic Symptoms Study
Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes for Organ Development and Cell-Free Therapy
MSC-Exos can aid organ development and offer therapeutic benefits for various conditions.
research Topical Sodium Valproate-Loaded Nanospanlastics Versus Conventional Topical Steroid Therapy in Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Study
Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
research Screening for Latent Infectious Disease in Patients with Alopecia Areata Before Initiating JAK Inhibitors Therapy: A Single-Center Real-World Retrospective Study
Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
research Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic Solution 0.024% in the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma: Design, Development, and Place in Therapy
Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
research Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy
A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
research Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO Guideline Part II: Treatment Delivery for Non-Metastatic Biochemical Recurrence After Primary Radical Prostatectomy
Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
research Group Treatment for Trichotillomania: Behavior Therapy Versus Supportive Therapy
Group behavior therapy reduces hair-pulling symptoms more than supportive therapy but has limited long-term effectiveness.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP therapy increases hair density for androgenetic alopecia.
research Low-Level Laser And LED Therapy In Alopecia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Low-level laser therapy helps increase hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Enhancing Beard Growth in Transgender Individuals Assigned Female at Birth on Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
research Baricitinib Therapy for Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Review of 95 Japanese Patients
research Hormone Replacement Therapy and COVID-19 Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Compared With the General Population
Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.
research Efficacy of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Management of Anticancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
research A Study of Plasma Zinc Levels in Thais with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.