research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
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research Epidermal Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Their Maintenance and Regulation
Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
research Honokiol Protects Skin Cells Against Inflammation, Collagenolysis, Apoptosis, and Senescence Caused by Cigarette Smoke Damage
Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.
research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Factors Driving Unique Urination Phenotypes of Male and Female 9-Week-Old C57BL/6J Mice
Testosterone significantly affects urination differences between male and female mice.
research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Discontinuation of Alpha-Blockade After Initial Treatment With Finasteride and Doxazosin for Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Stopping alpha-blocker medication after 6-9 months is safe and effective for most patients with bladder outlet obstruction.
research Factors Regulating Quiescent Stem Cells: Insights from the Intestine and Other Self-Renewing Tissues
The document concludes that stem cell inactivity is actively controlled and important for tissue repair and balance.
research Keratin 79 Identifies a Novel Population of Migratory Epithelial Cells That Initiates Hair Canal Morphogenesis and Regeneration
Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Complex Condition with Psychological, Reproductive, and Metabolic Manifestations That Impacts Health Across the Lifespan
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
research A Model for the Turnover of Dihydrotestosterone in the Presence of the Irreversible 5α-Reductase Inhibitors GI198745 and Finasteride
Both drugs lower DHT levels, with GI198745 being more effective.
research The Semiotics of Breast Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, and Sales
The paper concludes that breast cancer treatment involves complex interactions between medical symptoms, patient experiences, and commercial influences, requiring a holistic approach.
research Flavonoids in Safflower Extract Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Damage to Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells by Inhibiting DNA Damage and Rad17/Chk1/Cdc25C Signaling
Safflower extract helps protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research Endocrine Control of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Metformin Improved Health-Related Quality of Life in Ethnic Chinese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeastern Spain: A Case-Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
research Prostanoids and Hair Follicles: Implications for Therapy of Hair Disorders
Prostanoids, like prostaglandins and thromboxane A2, can both enhance and inhibit hair growth, and understanding their effects could help treat hair disorders.
research Flavonoids and Saponins: What Have We Got or Missed?
More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
research Isolation And Identification Of Endophytic Actinobacteria From Citrullus Colocynthis And Their Antibacterial Properties
Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Skin Diseases
Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
research Evidence for the Efficacy and Safety of Tadalafil and Finasteride in Combination for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
research Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
research Combined Analysis of Two Multicenter Studies of Finasteride 5 mg in the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
research The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Alopecia, Quality of Life, and Acne in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
research Genomic Markers and Personalized Medicine in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
research Light Pollution and Oxidative Stress: Effects on Retina and Human Health
Excessive blue light harms eye cells and disrupts sleep patterns.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.