April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
10 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
21 citations,
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HPV type 56 can hide in hair follicles even without visible warts.
45 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
67 citations,
February 1997 in “Teratology” Finasteride, when given in high oral doses to pregnant monkeys, caused genital abnormalities in male fetuses, but not in female fetuses or those exposed to intravenous finasteride.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
122 citations,
July 1990 in “Teratology” Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A 10-year-old girl had genital pain from a small, red, crusty mass on her labia.
111 citations,
May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
5 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” Recurrent vaginal bleeding in young girls without puberty signs may require a genital exam to find hidden causes.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.
208 citations,
July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
86 citations,
March 1993 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
54 citations,
May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
49 citations,
March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.
41 citations,
February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
34 citations,
February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
22 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental health” Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.
10 citations,
October 2019 in “Acta Pharmaceutica” Medicinal plants are used to treat skin conditions, but more evidence is needed before recommending them widely.
5 citations,
July 2019 in “Nutrients” Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.
December 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss experienced anxiety, depression, and sexual problems, which sometimes continued after stopping the medication.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Men may experience long-term sexual dysfunction after stopping Finasteride.
June 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.
46 citations,
October 2012 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Genetic defects in androgen production are linked to male developmental disorders and are improving treatment understanding.
6 citations,
March 2009 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
15 citations,
March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.