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This review discusses the potential link between androgen deficiency and increased COVID-19 severity in aging men, but reports no new clinical results; it suggests that low testosterone levels may pose a risk factor.

This review discusses the potential medicinal properties and pharmacokinetic features of nettle compounds ursolic acid and quercetin, highlighting quercetin as a promising candidate for antioxidant and anti-aging effects, but reports no new clinical results.

Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.

New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.

In this case report, a 31-year-old male using topical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia developed diplopia and increased intraocular pressure, which improved after stopping minoxidil and using prostaglandin analogues, although a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor caused IOP to rise again during follow-up.

This review summarizes Hibiscus rosa Sinensis's phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses, noting various beneficial effects and the need for further research on its phytochemicals and clinical applications.

This chapter reviews adverse effects of anti-anginal and beta-blocker drugs, stating that starting a beta-blocker may temporarily affect driving ability, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, but reports no new research results.

This study concluded that alpha(1)-adrenoceptor antagonists are more effective than finasteride in the short term for reducing symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

This consensus document reviews current knowledge on sex differences in essential hypertension and identifies areas needing further research to improve sex-specific prevention and management strategies.

This study found that women with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had higher aldosterone levels and blood pressure, suggesting a possible link to the increased prevalence of hypertension in this group.

This study found that gastric exclusion surgery in morbidly obese patients resulted in significant weight loss, improved metabolic parameters, and reduced prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, gout, and hyperlipidemia over time.

This study reports that stimulating sensory neurons with capsaicin and isoflavone increases IGF-I production, promoting hair growth in mice and human volunteers with alopecia.

This case study reported that glucocorticoid treatment markedly improved all clinical features in a girl with generalized komuragaeri disease, suggesting potential autoimmune involvement in the disease's pathogenesis.

Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.

A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.

This case report describes a 31-year-old woman who developed transient heart failure during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease, highlighting that it can cause myocardial dysfunction in adults.

This case report documents a 33-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, including diabetes mellitus type 1, Hashimoto thyroiditis, adrenal insufficiency, and Crohn's disease, highlighting the ongoing difficulties in managing multiple autoimmune conditions.

Pressure from surgical headrests can cause temporary hair loss in liver donors.

This study found that one month after discharge, cardiovascular patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced reduced respiratory symptoms but increased reports of depression, hypercholesterolemia, fatigue, and sleep disorders.

In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil in adolescents, as existing data on its use in this population are limited and there are no specific pediatric guidelines for prescribing it. Results are not reported.

Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.

This review discusses adverse reactions to antihelminthic drugs and highlights that levamisole, a common street cocaine adulterant, can cause serious side effects, including skin necrosis and vasculitis.

This analysis concluded that finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and urinary symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a favorable safety profile and versatility as a treatment option.

In this case study, a 69-year-old woman with severe hypercortisolism developed acute adrenal insufficiency after starting ketoconazole treatment, highlighting the need for cautious dosing and close monitoring of adrenal function, particularly in patients with prior glucocorticoid exposure.

This review explores the phytopharmacological and nutritional benefits of Alpinia rhizomes, commonly used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, highlighting their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while emphasizing the need for further research to validate these uses and consider their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

This review suggests that low-dose oral minoxidil may be a safe option for treating hair disorders in children, while moderate and high doses may not be safe.

This review examines the prevalence and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) across different ages, highlighting its varied dermatological and reproductive implications, but reports no new research findings.

In this study, a 37-year-old female with resistant hypertension and signs of Cushing's syndrome and primary aldosteronism was found to have normal cortisol levels but high levels of cortisol and aldosterone via adrenal venous sampling, leading to a diagnosis confirmed by right adrenalectomy.

This review found that the pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased rates of gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, caesarian deliveries, and adverse effects on preterm birth and neonatal weight during pregnancy.