research The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
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300-330 / 1000+ results research Sex-Dependent Responsiveness of Hippocampal Neurons to Sex Neurosteroids: A Role of Arc/Arg3.1
Sex hormones affect brain cells differently in males and females.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: New Insights on the Cellular Mechanism of Skin Repair and Regeneration
PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
research Melatonin in Dermatologic Allergic Diseases and Other Skin Conditions: Current Trends and Reports
Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
research Addressing Androgenetic Alopecia: A Complex Disorder with a Multilateral Treatment Strategy
Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Bicalutamide: A Review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Potential of Decursin: A Promising Natural Lead for New Drug Discovery and Development
Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
research Pharmacotherapy for Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
research Is Thyroid Dysfunction a Common Cause of Telogen Effluvium? A Retrospective Study
Hypothyroidism is often linked to the hair loss condition telogen effluvium.
research The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility: Assessment of the FDA Pharmacovigilance Database
Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing the Big Eight Strikes
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Insights Into the Scenario of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Male Reproductive Toxicity
COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
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.
research Endocrinological Assessment in Transgender Individuals
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
research Conference 2022, The Sequel
The document encourages attending the 2023 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention.
research Table 1
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
research Table 2
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System Database
Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Therapeutic Update
Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
research Finasteride
research Gender Identity and Transition: Relationships With Sleep Disorders in US Youth
Transgender youth have more sleep disorders, but gender-affirming therapy may help reduce them.
research New Findings in Hair Research: Influence of Prolactin, Retinoids, and Transforming Growth Factor-β on Hair Growth
Prolactin and TGF-β receptor blockers might help treat hair loss.
research A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.
research Trends in the Development of New Drugs for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.
research Contemporary Techniques of Hair Replacement
In 1981, the punch graft technique was the main method for hair transplantation, and medical treatments for baldness were not very effective.
research Atherogenesis: Estrogen Induction of Polysialylated NCAM Blocks Monocyte Capture by Vascular Endothelial Cells
Estrogen helps prevent artery plaque by stopping monocyte capture in blood vessels.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.