September 2024 in “European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The study found that patients with hematologic cancer had mild anxiety levels, lacked in-depth knowledge about surgical procedures, and did not engage in harmful practices related to chemotherapy, with COVID-19 impacting their anxiety.
August 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy was highly effective for patients with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia, showing promise as a cost-effective and safe treatment option.
April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This case control study investigated serum IL-17A levels in alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls to explore its potential role in the disease's pathogenesis.
October 2021 in “Más dermatología” Female androgenetic alopecia affects many women, is reversible with treatment like Minoxidil, and has significant psychological impacts.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
This study found that patients with alopecia areata showed significant improvement with topical minoxidil, intralesional steroids, and cryotherapy compared to placebo, without interfering side effects.
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December 2021 in “Revista Extensão & Cidadania/Revista Extensão e Cidadania” This study identified recurrent dry cough, wheezing, and respiratory discomfort as key symptoms valued in early asthma diagnosis among children aged 5 to 12.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal (Print)” This study reported that androgenetic alopecia affects the psychosocial aspects and quality of life differently depending on marital status and occupational category, with married patients and professional workers experiencing higher emotional impact.
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April 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” This study found that alopecia areata patients had significantly higher levels of interleukin-6 compared to healthy controls.
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September 2021 This study aimed to explore the demographic factors linked to stress-induced hair loss among medical students, although it reports no new results on this relationship.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that while the number of patients receiving phototherapy in a Taiwanese hospital returned to pre-COVID-19 levels after a temporary closure, only about 40% of previous patients resumed treatment, indicating a significant impact of the pandemic on phototherapy services.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that female patients with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum prolactin levels compared to healthy controls, which contrasts with previous findings linking higher prolactin to hair loss.
October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Men are increasingly getting botulinum toxin treatments, requiring higher doses and different techniques than women for a natural look.
March 2021 in “The British Journal of Psychiatry” The abstract for this research is not provided, so results or conclusions from this study are not available.
This chapter discusses the role of orthognathic surgeons in facial feminization surgery, focusing on procedures such as forehead reduction and orbital rim contouring, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the role of androgen hormones in skin and hair conditions and highlights the potential of antiandrogen therapies in dermatology, reporting no new results.
October 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, both hair transplantation and skin expansion were found effective for treating cicatricial alopecia, with transplantation being preferable for adults with smaller areas and skin expansion suited to younger patients with larger areas.
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July 2020 in “Communications biology” This review suggests that understanding the biological and molecular reasons for more severe COVID-19 in men, particularly those at risk for prostate cancer, could improve management of these patients, but reports no new results.
September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio” This paper reviews the current lack of evidence on the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming therapies in minors with gender dysphoria, highlighting ethical and legal concerns, including possible long-term consequences such as infertility.
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that gender-affirming testosterone therapy in transgender men is generally safe and effective with adequate screening and monitoring, although high-quality long-term studies are lacking.
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June 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” In this review, the authors examined guidelines and literature on the non-operative treatment of gender dysphoria, highlighting the importance of personalized, multidisciplinary care, and noting that such treatment is generally safe and effective according to WPATH and Endocrine Society recommendations.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, male Koreans with androgenetic alopecia showed a significant association with hypertension, whereas females did not demonstrate this link.
October 2023 in “Paediatrics & child health” This document serves as a resource for pediatricians and primary care providers to guide gender-affirming health care for transgender and gender-diverse youth, including potential medical transition options.
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” This review discusses sex differences in the neuroendocrine response to stress, focusing primarily on rodent studies, and highlights open questions about the roles of gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This review discusses cross-sex hormone therapy for managing gender dysphoria in transsexual individuals and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for education and culturally sensitive training for healthcare professionals.
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study of healthy men, low levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were associated with higher body mass index, fat content, and insulin resistance, but their effects on lipid and glucose metabolism were similar in quality.
Dermatologists help detect gender-based violence by identifying skin signs of abuse.
This article discusses the importance of accurately differentiating gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research and provides no new clinical results, highlighting a need for clearer guidance for researchers.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.