research Disorders of Sex Development
DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.
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research 46,XY DSD Due to Impaired Androgen Production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
research Physiology of Male Gonadotropic Axis and Disorders of Sex Development
Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
research A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
research Sexual Dysfunction, Including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Current Literature Review on Sexual Health and Function
The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
research Exploring the Efficacy of Testosterone Undecanoate in Male Children with 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism
Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
research Testosterone Therapy for Women with Low Sexual Desire: A Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
research The Clinical Management of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Postmenopausal Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: A Review
Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
research Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research The Diversity of Sex Development: What Conditions Affecting Sex Development Teach Us About Sexual Diversity
Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
research Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib Therapy in Asian Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Evaluation of 17 Patients
PRP treatment may help with alopecia areata, especially in newer cases.
research Investigating the Role of Various Extracellular Matrix in Androgenetic Alopecia: Insights from Immunostaining and Quantitative Analysis - A Pilot Study
ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.
research Upadacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata – A Case Report
Upadacitinib helped regrow hair in a severe alopecia areata patient but stopping treatment caused hair loss to return.
research Current Understanding and Treatment of Sex Hormone-Related Hair Diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Dual Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research Defining the Impact of Beta-Catenin/Tcf Transactivation on Epithelial Stem Cells
β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
research Compartmentation of Mitochondrial and Oxidative Metabolism in Growing Hair Follicles: A Ring of Fire
Growing hair follicles have high mitochondrial activity and ROS in specific regions, aiding hair formation.
research MiR-140-5p in Small Extracellular Vesicles From Human Papilla Cells Stimulates Hair Growth by Promoting Proliferation of Outer Root Sheath and Hair Matrix Cells
miR-140-5p in certain cell vesicles helps hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
research Minoxidil Topical Treatment May Be More Efficient If Applied on Damp Scalp Compared to Dry Scalp
Minoxidil works better when applied on a damp scalp than a dry one.
research A Cross-Sectional Study on Post-Coronavirus Disease Hair Loss at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
research Effects of Parthenolide on Androgenetic Alopecia in Mice and Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.
research Social Media in Dermatology and an Overview of Popular Social Media Platforms
Social media is increasingly used in dermatology for education and networking but has risks like misinformation and privacy issues.