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This study observed that testosterone therapy in transgender men enhances both physical and mental health, is safe in the short and middle term with proper follow-up, and highlights the need for endocrinologists to provide gender-affirming care despite its limited presence in medical education.

This article proposes that androgenic alopecia might be an evolutionary mechanism for reducing prostate cancer risk by enhancing UV absorption, rather than being a risk factor.

This report presents four cases highlighting diagnostic challenges between specific types of alopecia, comparing their clinical and histopathologic features without providing new research findings.

This study found that cocaine disrupted the relationship between certain brain androgen levels and sexual behavior in male rats, with dose-dependent effects on testosterone metabolism.

In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.

This article reviews both minimally invasive and surgical procedures used to treat periorbital aging, highlighting advancements in rejuvenation techniques for areas like the eyebrows and eyelids.

Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.

This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.

Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.

Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.

This paper discusses the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular atherosclerosis, focusing on carotid intima-media thickness and the SYNTAX score, and reports no new results.

This article reviews complications associated with modern hair transplant surgery and discusses their treatment and prevention but reports no new clinical results.

This article reviews mammalian skin epidermis as a model for studying stem cell regulation, noting the utility of in vitro and ex vivo platforms, but it reports no new empirical findings.

This review highlights the potential for physical exercise to reduce treatment toxicity and modification rates in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving systemic treatments, suggesting benefits for survival outcomes; it recommends further trials to confirm these findings.

This chapter provides an overview of phytochemicals with properties to combat alopecia and discusses the potential of flavonoids, found in several herbs, as a safer alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments due to their long-term skin compatibility.

This study observed a high prevalence of hair loss among adults after receiving COVID-19 vaccination, with two-thirds of participants experiencing this issue and a minority of cases possibly vaccine-related.

In this study, the researchers developed a cellulose-based hydrogel that provides sustained drug release with improved bioavailability and stability over time.

In this study, researchers identified a highly reactive, isozyme-specific sequence for TGase 3, contributing to understanding its distinct functional role and activity distribution in the mouse epidermis.

This study concluded that moderate to severe alopecia in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was due to malabsorption of dietary fat caused by a mixing error of milk replacer.

This review discusses the protective and reparative properties of chitin nanofibrils on hair structure and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest chitin-based products may aid in hair regrowth.

This study found that adults with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder experienced significantly poorer sleep quality, which was linked to various factors including age, stress, distress tolerance, impulsivity, and comorbid mental disorders.

This study introduced the KRDQN predictive framework, which outperformed existing methods in predicting adverse drug reactions and provided interpretable insights into drug mechanisms, aiding pharmacovigilance and clinical decision-making.

This study identified robust susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates for male-pattern baldness, providing insights into the condition's molecular mechanisms.

This review summarizes existing studies on toxic agents that can cause alopecia, with thallium and colchicine having the most established links, while others like botulinum toxin A need further investigation.

This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.

This study highlights that wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans, and wigs, is associated with traction alopecia due to hairstyling practices creating tension on the scalp, and offers culturally sensitive recommendations to mitigate this risk without compromising religious beliefs.

This research review highlights the potential of exosome therapy to transform stroke treatment, reporting that in animal models, exosomes can reduce neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and cell death, while promoting brain repair and regeneration. However, more evidence is needed before clinical applications in humans are established.

This commentary discusses current challenges and future opportunities in pharmaceutical care for organ transplant recipients, focusing on immunosuppressive strategies, their complexities, and potential advancements like nanoimmunotherapy, but reports no new clinical results.

In a study of 435 undergraduate medical students, researchers found that rejection sensitivity was linked to increased loneliness and problematic internet use, with loneliness mediating this relationship and self-control moderating its impact, highlighting pathways and conditions that could inform interventions.

In this study, researchers found that female COVID-19 patients experiencing hair loss had higher testosterone levels and lower Vitamin D levels than healthy controls, suggesting these hormonal factors may play a role in post-COVID-19 hair loss.