52 citations
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January 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that finasteride and spironolactone both led to a similar significant, but limited, improvement in hirsutism despite their differing effects on androgen levels.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism” This study found that among Filipino women, a modified Ferriman-Gallwey score of 7 or above indicates hirsutism and is significantly associated with elevated calculated free testosterone.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the characteristics, complications, and treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disorder with systemic effects, without presenting new clinical findings.
10 citations
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April 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the challenges in treating hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting that adalimumab is currently the only FDA-approved treatment, and reports no clinical results.
October 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH), discussing its genetic and pathophysiological features, and it does not present new clinical results.
11 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study reported that 5 alpha-reductase type 2 is the predominant enzyme in pubic skin fibroblasts across normal men, women, and hirsute patients, suggesting potential treatment options for idiopathic hirsutism.
November 2023 in “Cureus” In this pilot study, a 12-week topical treatment with a lotion containing magnetized saline water significantly increased hair count and hair mass index while activating autophagy in the scalp of 20 Caucasian men with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” This source provides information about the 32nd Annual ISHRS Congress, which is focused on hair restoration surgery education, research, and collegiality, with a strong emphasis on education. However, results or further details of the congress are not reported.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” This review explores treatment approaches for excess male-pattern body hair in women and emphasizes the importance of effective management, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
3 citations
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November 2013 in “PubMed”
July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece marks the tenth anniversary of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and highlights the addition of 14 new diplomates from diverse countries, while reporting no new clinical findings.
July 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice” January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
7 citations
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March 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “American Journal of Men s Health” This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia negatively impact sexual function and mental health, suggesting the importance of early intervention to improve quality of life.
11 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses sex-specific cosmetic treatment recommendations using lasers and energy-based devices for male patients and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for tailored approaches for common male concerns.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article explains the relevance of the American Medical Association to ISHRS members for health policy and medical education, with no new research findings reported.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” This study found that women with severe hirsutism have thicker subcutaneous abdominal fatty tissue and are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome compared to those with moderate hirsutism.
November 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the role of finasteride in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews causes and treatments of hyperandrogenism, including hirsutism and acne, but presents no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that men aged 18-40 with moderate to severe psychosocial impairment from male androgenetic alopecia had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
November 2021 in “SPAST Abstracts” In this study, EFH-SLM cream demonstrated greater efficiency in reducing hair density compared to plain EFH cream in Swiss albino female mice, with significantly less skin irritation and inflammation observed, suggesting improved permeability and effectiveness of EFH when using the new cream formulation.
August 2002 in “Inpharma Weekly”
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Stem Cells” This study found that deleting the Hes1 gene disrupts hair regeneration by delaying anagen initiation and shortening the anagen phase, suggesting it's crucial for maintaining hair cycle homeostasis.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review found that oral minoxidil, particularly in low doses, is effective and safe for treating various types of hair loss, including androgenic alopecia, and may offer advantages over other treatments, such as improved convenience and enhancement of male sexual function.
28 citations
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that topical application of 2% minoxidil solution was not effective in improving erectile dysfunction in the majority of participants.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Climacteric” This study provides a guideline for the safe and effective use of testosterone in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, recommending systemic transdermal testosterone for appropriate candidates while highlighting the importance of informed consent and monitoring due to unestablished long-term safety.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This review discusses therapeutic principles for managing hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia during the menopausal transition and peri-/postmenopause but reports no new clinical results.