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June 2020 in “Cosmetics” Broussonetia papyrifera extract helps hair growth by regulating specific proteins.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
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February 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
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January 2019 in “Kansas journal of medicine” Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.
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November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” In Poland, people search more for certain skin conditions depending on the season, and despite more STD infections, searches for them have decreased, suggesting a need for better sexual education.
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
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June 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Stromal Vascular Fraction might help with male sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.
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