20 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Dermatologists found teledermatology useful and confidence-boosting for diagnosing skin conditions, but faced limitations like technical issues and prescription restrictions. Despite this, they saw its potential to improve access to skin care, especially in remote areas.
30 citations,
January 2008 in “The Aging Male” The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
159 citations,
September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
11 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
June 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
4 citations,
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
26 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
37 citations,
September 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.
November 2019 in “Neuro-oncology” Rind-based techniques can lower scalp radiation dose and reduce hair loss in brain cancer treatment.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Cutis” Some breast cancer treatments, like taxanes, can cause long-term hair loss.
49 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
11 citations,
September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Ocoxin improves quality of life for advanced ovarian cancer patients on chemotherapy.
215 citations,
March 2011 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
13 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in oncology” Reflectance confocal microscopy reliably identifies skin cancer features like horizontal skin tissue sections.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “Medicine” Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
188 citations,
October 2014 in “Thyroid” Dabrafenib was effective and well tolerated in treating thyroid cancer with a specific mutation.
49 citations,
October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
March 2017 in “BJU international” The BJUI supports clinical trials as key for unbiased medical evidence and works to enhance their design, reporting, and discussion.
8 citations,
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Itraconazole may cause low platelet and white blood cell counts.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.