research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research Posters Presented at the 19th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 2–3, 2016, Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA
The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) — A Case Report on Differential Diagnosis of Intermittent Claudication
Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
research French Administrative Health Care Database (SNDS): The Value of Its Enrichment
Enriching the French health care database with external data greatly improved its usefulness.
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia: An Update, Looking to the Future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Valproic Acid Reduces Hair Loss and Improves Survival in Patients Receiving Temozolomide-Based Radiation Therapy for High-Grade Glioma
Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
research High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Diode Array and Electrospray-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Non-Allowed Substances in Cosmetic Products for Preventing Hair Loss and Other Hormone-Dependent Skin Diseases
The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
research Epstein-Barr Virus Associated with High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
A boy with severe immune deficiency and Epstein-Barr virus died from high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
research A Case Report and Literature Review of Delayed Telogen Effluvium After Topical Imiquimod Use in Treating a Cervical High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
Topical imiquimod use for treating a cervical lesion might cause delayed hair loss.
research Slow Progress in Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research Green Tea: Health Benefits
Green tea may help with health issues like cancer, heart disease, and weight loss due to its high catechin content.
research Diseases Of The Canine Prostate Gland
The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
research Factors Associated With Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Scoping Review
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
research IL-17C: Checkpoint in Innate Skin Immunology
IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research Quantitation of Hepatitis C Virus RNA
Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Genital 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.
research Immunohistochemical, Pharmacovigilance, and Omics Analyses Reveal the Involvement of ATP-Sensitive K+ Channel Subunits in Cancers: Role in Drug-Disease Interactions
ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
research A Cornerstone of Hematological Science
The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
research Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
research Propecia: The Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
research Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphoma
Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
research A Young Girl With Lupus, Recurrent Pericardial Effusion, And Cardiac Tamponade
Adding colchicine stopped the girl's recurring heart issues caused by lupus.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Rare Presentation of Disseminated Follicular Lymphoma as an Ill-Defined Reticular Patch Over the Scalp and Forehead
A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
research DC-HIL+ Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Are Elevated in the Peripheral Blood and Lesional Skin of Cutaneous Lupus Patients
Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
research Why Are Men With Premature Alopecia at Higher Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? And What About Prostate Cancer?
Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.