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The researchers reported that the rat Hershberger assay reliably detected endocrine-disrupting effects of finasteride, procymidone, and 17α-methyltestosterone, validating the assay's sensitivity for identifying hormonal activity.

Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.

This study reported that a skin equivalent model using human outer root sheath cells and fibroblasts showed the formation of structures similar to human dermis and epidermis within two weeks after transplantation into mice.

This review discusses current challenges in selective androgen receptor modulator discovery and preclinical evaluation and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for basic research to improve safety and selectivity.

This review assessed prior rodent studies on low-dose endocrine toxicity and found no confirmatory evidence, suggesting variability in control groups as a major confounding factor.

This study found that applying minoxidil topically had no recognizable effect on hair follicle growth in newborn mice, though it highlighted apoptosis as a potential marker for hair regression research.

This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma treatments significantly improve various facial skin parameters, particularly when combined with hyaluronic acid, and stresses the need for standardized preparation protocols.

This case study reports a patient with ACTH-driven cortisol secretion 14 years after adrenalectomy, suggesting possible residual adrenal tissue or extra-adrenal steroid synthesis, challenging the need for lifelong steroid replacement.

This article reflects on the significant psychosocial effects of hair loss, emphasizing its impact on identity and urging medical professionals to treat it as a serious concern.

This study found that nevoid basal cell carcinomas originate in the epidermis and upper hair follicles, resembling early nonnevoid basal cell carcinoma proliferations.

This study found that SMR-2 and SMR-6, analogs of retinoic acid and retinol, were approximately 100 times more toxic than retinoic acid in mice, inducing hypervitaminosis A and affecting various organs and tissues.

In this study, SMR-2 and SMR-6, retinoid analogs, were found to be approximately 100 times more toxic than retinoic acid in male mice, primarily affecting skin, immune, and reproductive systems.

This communication discusses previous reports of deadly hematopoietic depression associated with the topical use of demecolcine for skin cancers, highlighting potential hazards relative to colchicine ointment in psoriasis.

This study validated a facial aging scale that predicts patients' age with good reliability and validity, potentially serving as a useful tool for assessing facial rejuvenation treatments and clinical research.

This review discusses clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatments for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the use of 2% topical Minoxidil and exploring alternative off-label therapies.

This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.

This study found that hair follicle stem cells from hidradenitis suppurativa patients showed alterations in cell cycle regulation and DNA replication, potentially linking genetic predisposition to the skin inflammation characteristic of the disease.

This study found that topical application of 2% minoxidil solution was not effective in improving erectile dysfunction in the majority of participants.

This review suggests that PRP injections may be effective in promoting hair regrowth, reducing hair loss, and increasing hair thickness in patients with androgenic alopecia.

This study explored the challenges faced by both clinicians and women with polycystic ovary syndrome in managing the condition, highlighting issues with treatment options, misinformation, and differing expectations in care.

This case report details a 2-year-old boy who developed generalized hypertrichosis after using 5% minoxidil foam for alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of caution and proper administration instructions for young children.

This review assesses low-level laser therapy in plastic surgery and reports that it may improve flap survival and burn scars, but lacks efficacy for venous ulcers, alopecia, and skin aging.

This report discusses a case of short anagen syndrome in a 3-year-old Hispanic girl and emphasizes its differentiation from loose anagen syndrome, without presenting new empirical findings.

This study found that transgender or gender-nonconforming youth experience higher odds of sleep disorders compared to cisgender peers, but gender-affirming therapy may reduce these odds.

This study suggests that the presence of more than six vellus hairs in the frontal scalp at 20-fold magnification can be an additional criterion for diagnosing early female pattern hair loss.

This study reviews the use of nanofat in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, highlighting its potential for improving skin appearance and treating conditions like wrinkles and acne scars, yet emphasizes the need for further research into its long-term efficacy and safety.

In this study, finasteride was shown to inhibit glioma stem-like cells and reduce glioblastoma proliferation, suggesting its potential as an anti-glioblastoma drug.

In this case report, two adolescents developed androgenetic alopecia after treatment with anastrozole for idiopathic short stature, suggesting this potential side effect should be considered in pediatric patients using aromatase inhibitors.

This study found that combining CelluTome system and RCM is a safe and effective protocol for evaluating wound healing responses in patients with epidermolysis bullosa.