research Topical Cetirizine for the Management of Androgenic Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Study
Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
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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 Disproportional Signal of Sexual Dysfunction Reports Associated with Finasteride Use in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of VigiBase
Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
research Selection of Antidepressants in Geriatric Dermatoses: A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan often prescribe doxepin for elderly patients with skin and mental health issues.
research The Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and Hirsutism Among Filipino Women
An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Comparing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes of Chinese Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with and without Antiandrogenic Pretreatment
Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
research A Functional Polymorphism in Interleukin-1α (IL1A) Gene Is Associated with Risk of Alopecia Areata in Chinese Populations
A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Studies and Findings
Glycerol may improve wound healing and prevent keloids, a device can measure itch intensity, male pattern baldness is highly heritable, and fumaric acid esters may work for psoriasis by causing cell death in T cells.
research Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
research Plain Language Summaries of Various Dermatological Studies
Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Topical Application to the Eyelid Margin for the Treatment of Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
research Large-Scale Multicenter Prospective Registry Study of Ripretinib in Advanced GIST: A Real-World Study from China
Ripretinib is effective and safe for treating advanced GIST in Chinese patients, particularly for non-gastric GISTs.
research Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with Hyperandrogenism, Oligomenorrhea, or Polycystic Ovaries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Characteristics of Finasteride Users in Comparison with Nonusers: A Nordic Nationwide Study Based on Individual-Level Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride users have higher odds of certain health issues and lower odds of specific lifestyle factors compared to nonusers.
research Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle Outcome in Patients with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Modified Poisson Regression Model
Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
research Distinctive or Critical Histological Features and Associated Diseases
The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin: An Important Biomarker for Predicting PCOS Risk - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Thai University Adolescents
About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
research Cardiometabolic Risks in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Long-Term Population-Based Follow-Up Study
Young women with PCOS have a higher risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, but these risks may decrease after age 40.
research Shedding Low Yield Testing for Telogen Effluvium: A Cross-Sectional Study of Laboratory Results from Newly Diagnosed Patients
Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
research Genetic Variants and Lifestyle Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Case-Control Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Their Contribution to Baldness Risk
Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
research Stewardship of Medication Errors in a Developing Country’s Scenario: A Clinical Pharmacist’s Role
Clinical pharmacists are crucial in improving patient safety by reporting medication errors in hospitals.
research Protection and Restoration of Damaged Hair via a Polyphenol Complex by Promoting Mechanical Strength, Antistatic, and Ultraviolet Protection Properties
A new hair treatment using a natural polyphenol complex improves hair strength, reduces static, and protects against UV damage.
research Bioequivalence Study of Two Different Coated Tablet Formulations of Finasteride in Healthy Volunteers
Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
research Permanent Diffuse Alopecia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Childhood
Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
research Videodermoscopy Evaluation in Non-Scarring Alopecia of Scalp
Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
research Valproic Acid Reduces Hair Loss and Improves Survival in Patients Receiving Temozolomide-Based Radiation Therapy for High-Grade Glioma
Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
research Vertical vs. Transverse Sections in Alopecia Biopsy Diagnosis
Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
research Risk Factors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Role of Metabolic Syndrome and Androgenetic Alopecia in a Latin American Population
Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.