6 citations,
January 2020 in “The Aging Male” Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoepitheliomas can be hard to distinguish from other skin conditions and often start in teenage years.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib was found to be a safe and effective treatment for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
4 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
4 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
4 citations,
May 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Fumaric acid esters might help treat alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing lichen planopilaris and certain features may relate to disease duration, age, and gender.
3 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is common but often underdiagnosed, mainly affecting women's faces.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
2 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” Ceramide-rich liposomes can effectively repair and strengthen damaged hair.
2 citations,
March 2012 in “JAMA” Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Vibration assisted analgesia reduces pain during corticosteroid therapy for alopecia.
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June 2023 in “Advances in therapy” Ripretinib is effective and safe for treating advanced GIST in Chinese patients, particularly for non-gastric GISTs.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” COVID-19 and vaccines cause various skin reactions and highlight the need for dermatologists in managing these issues and addressing vaccine distribution disparities.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Saudi journal of medicine” PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.