April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with prediabetes have worse sexual health and a higher risk of severe erectile dysfunction.
Certain medications can negatively impact male fertility.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The number of new cases of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has leveled off since the early 2000s, and survival rates have improved since 1973.
May 2012 in “Scientific American” New app improves storm surge predictions; advances in baldness treatment show potential but require time.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Medical Research” Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
Public awareness of finasteride's sexual side effects has increased, suggesting healthcare providers should discuss these risks more thoroughly with patients.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger men using it for hair loss.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” No significant link between male pattern baldness and severe Covid-19, but some shared biological pathways exist.
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February 2008 in “Pediatrics” Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
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February 2006 in “Andrology” Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience” Choosing the right model order in brain connectivity analysis can affect the detection of differences between healthy individuals and those with seasonal affective disorder.
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January 1980 in “Science of the total environment” Analyzing trace elements in human hair is complex and needs a standardized method.
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January 2009 in “Medicine” Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.
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December 1987 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Hair analysis is not a precise way to measure livestock's mineral status but can help when used with other methods.
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November 2013 in “The BMJ” Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
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August 2019 in “Circulation” ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
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December 2018 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
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January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
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August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
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January 2001 in “Eye” Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
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January 1980 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.