13 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
40 citations,
September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.
33 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
53 citations,
January 2011 in “Diabetes” People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
10 citations,
February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
17 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
65 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
68 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
August 2024 in “Nutrients” Probiotics help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.
25 citations,
March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” 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.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The internet has accurate information on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, but it's not high quality or easy to read, so we need better, user-friendly resources.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.
5 citations,
March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
March 2023 in “Bagcılar medical bulletin” A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
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October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.
7 citations,
June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
March 2023 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Oral and topical finasteride are effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
43 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
23 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.