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      Drug News

      research Drug News

      July 2017 in “​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Nursing2023”
      Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
      Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview

      research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview

      532 citations, August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
      The Neurobiology of Sexual Function

      research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function

      393 citations, November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry”
      Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
      Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      research Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      96 citations, September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
      5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      17 citations, November 1997 in “Andrology”
      Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
      Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      research Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      2 citations, January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”
      Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
      Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      research Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      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.
      Immunology

      research Immunology

      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.
      Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals

      research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals

      32 citations, January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
      Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea

      research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea

      30 citations, July 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility”
      Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
      Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects

      research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects

      27 citations, April 1996 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism”
      The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
      Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis

      research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis

      25 citations, July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
      Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

      research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

      25 citations, July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
      Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology

      research Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology

      15 citations, January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology”
      Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
      Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen

      research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen

      13 citations, December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience”
      Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
      Photobiomodulation in Cells' Repair

      research Photobiomodulation in Cells' Repair

      1 citations, July 2020 in “Dermatology”
      Photobiomodulation helps reduce pain, lessen inflammation, heal wounds, and can be used in skin treatments. It also boosts hair growth in women with hair loss and may help fight microbes and prevent respiratory issues in COVID-19.
      Surgery And Laser

      research Surgery And Laser

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
      Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy

      research Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy

      118 citations, September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.