October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
277 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
144 citations,
August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
103 citations,
October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research” Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.
53 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
48 citations,
February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
38 citations,
June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
21 citations,
August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
2 citations,
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.
66 citations,
August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.
15 citations,
April 2016 in “Hormones” Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
24 citations,
November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
23 citations,
April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
10 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
42 citations,
May 2007 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.
5 citations,
December 2022 in “The journal of the Intensive Care Society/Journal of the Intensive Care Society” Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Medicina” People with Epidermolysis bullosa have many health problems including poor oral health, which is often neglected due to other medical issues.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Immunology and Microbiology” Thyroid hormone imbalances can cause hair loss in alopecia patients.
253 citations,
December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A 4-year-old boy with a rare type of rickets and hair loss improved in bone health but not hair growth after vitamin D and calcium treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” More research is needed to fully understand the benefits of platelet-rich plasma in medicine.
February 2021 in “Facta Universitatis” Too much prolactin can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and sexual issues in women.
June 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences” A woman developed folliculitis after long-term acitretin treatment for pustular psoriasis.