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April 2018 in “Acta Biomédica Brasiliensia” This study reviewed 31 publications and found various adverse events in aesthetic procedures performed by biomedical professionals, including infections, skin burns, muscle dysfunction, emergency-required damage, deformities, and pain, highlighting the need to incorporate patient safety topics into their education.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
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January 2012 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” This study successfully developed and validated a sensitive and precise liquid chromatography method for simultaneously estimating tamsulosine hydrochloride and finasteride in tablets, showing high accuracy and minimal interference from excipients.
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January 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights variability in graft estimates for hair transplants across different doctors and suggests it reflects poorly on the hair restoration field, without providing specific new data.
Dr. Mayer Brezis argues that a study by Wang et al. incorrectly concluded that finasteride does not cause depression or suicide, due to methodological flaws, and suggests halting its marketing under the precautionary principle.
In this letter, Dr. Mayer Brezis critiques a study on finasteride's mental health impact, arguing that its dismissal of links between the drug and depression or suicide is flawed; he suggests market withdrawal due to established neuropsychiatric risks.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis” This study developed and validated a simple, cost-effective UV–Visible spectrophotometric method for estimating finasteride in pharmaceuticals, demonstrating good linearity, accuracy, precision, and sensitivity according to ICH guidelines, making it suitable for routine quality control.
March 2026 in “Research Square”
September 2025 in “Asian Journal of Neurosurgery” This study found that total head shaving during brain tumor surgery is significantly associated with lower postoperative self-esteem in patients, suggesting that minimizing shaving when possible could improve psychological recovery.
June 2025 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” In this review designed for continuing education, the authors highlight the importance for clinicians to differentiate facial disorders clinically, as some can be life-threatening, and critically assess laboratory methods for diagnosing pemphigus diseases.
June 2025 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” This study optimized the extraction process and established quality standards for Pomelo peel essential oil from Vinh Long, Vietnam, identifying specific conditions that improved extraction yield and validating a high-precision method for limonene quantification.
September 2024 in “Revista Foco” This review discusses the applications of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic medicine, highlighting its potential for facial rejuvenation, scar treatment, and combating alopecia, but reports no new results.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study developed and validated a reliable RP-HPLC method for accurately quantifying dutasteride in pharmaceutical formulations and bulk pharmaceuticals using a Shiseido C18 analytical column, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and sensitivity across a concentration range of 10 to 22 ppm.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This source describes two cases of hair transplantation in transgender patients with Androgenetic Alopecia, showing good results using Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplantation techniques, highlighting the need for more research specific to this population.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this lecture, Dr. Anna Gorecka and Dr. Ewa Bieber discuss how social media has influenced the rise of cosmetic surgery and patient expectations, as well as its connection to self-esteem and body dysmorphic disorder. Results are not reported in this summary.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers describe a fungal skin infection, dermatophytosis, in an 11-month-old female dog, shedding light on the zoonotic nature of the disease, which affects both animals and humans, particularly in climates that are hot and humid.
June 2023 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” This study discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that while available therapies include approved and off-label pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments, there is still limited evidence-based guidance on managing this common hair loss disorder.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” The text discusses whether Brazil's Vice-Presidency is a strategic tool or just a ceremonial government position.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not accessible or understandable.
In this descriptive retrospective study, researchers reported that low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25-5mg/day) for androgenic alopecia demonstrated a good safety profile, with 84.4% of 641 patients experiencing no adverse effects and only 1.4% discontinuing due to side effects that resolved with dose reduction or withdrawal.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Fgf20 signaling facilitates fibroblast migration and influences dermal condensate cell development during hair follicle morphogenesis by supporting cellular activities such as cell cycle exit and specific cell shape adoption.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that their novel 3D-imaging method, ASAXA-μCT, identified shrinkage of sweat glands as a key factor in skin aging, which leads to dermal defects, decreased elasticity, and increased wrinkling and sagging.
June 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the challenge of managing folliculitis decalvans, agreeing that treatment aims to stop inflammation and hair loss but noting that achieving results is difficult and may require long-term therapy.
January 2012 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a dietary supplement improved hair strength and shine in participants with hair damage from breakage.
This investigation reports a new RP-HPLC method for accurately estimating Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in bulk and tablet forms, which may serve in routine pharmaceutical analysis.
This study found that prenatal exposure to finasteride in pregnant rats significantly disrupted male reproductive development, confirming its use as a positive control for androgen-related reproductive effects.
In this study, no significant difference was found between the efficacy of betamethasone dipropionate cream and placebo in treating alopecia areata in children, regardless of atopic status.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a decrease in estradiol levels in women is associated with increased hair shedding due to weakened anchoring of telogen hairs.
January 2015 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” This study developed a simple HPLC method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating good precision and potential application in combined dosage analysis.
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study developed a precise and simple HPLC method for estimating tamsulosin and finasteride simultaneously in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating good precision and potential usefulness for combined dosage analysis.