February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” Online forums help understand men's concerns about baldness and show the need for better support that changes how baldness is viewed.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
November 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The follicular unit extraction method for hair transplants is a technique with benefits and drawbacks.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Inclusive and culturally competent healthcare is crucial for transgender and non-binary individuals.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
April 2022 in “Reproductive health of woman” New methods for identifying and managing polycystic ovary syndrome in teenagers are improving.
December 2022 in “JAMA network open” 5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.
151 citations,
August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
May 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
29 citations,
August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” The Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS, improving her symptoms and menstrual cycle.
189 citations,
March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
36 citations,
May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
13 citations,
July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.
11 citations,
November 2009 in “Sports Medicine” Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” The document concludes that women with PCOS need a comprehensive care model that covers reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health to improve their quality of life.
8 citations,
August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
June 2019 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” The runner's bone injuries were linked to untreated Celiac Disease and low energy availability affecting her bone density.
7 citations,
August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Current sports medicine reports” Athletes usually get enough vitamins and minerals from a healthy diet, and supplements are only needed for those with actual deficiencies.
August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin” GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.
42 citations,
June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
22 citations,
January 1985 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
11 citations,
December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
May 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
March 2022 in “Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. E, Medical Entomology and Parasitology” Demodex mites might help skin balance by eating bacteria, but their role in skin disorders is unclear and may involve other factors.
25 citations,
December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.