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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.
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research Therapeutic Hotline: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia with Finasteride May Result in High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Patients: Fact or Fiction?
Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Role of Ciclosporin in Steroid-Responsive Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.
research Tacrolimus in Dermatology
Tacrolimus is an effective treatment for several skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
research Can Male-Pattern Baldness Be Prevented? Promising Results from a Study on Treating Male-Pattern Baldness with Oral Finasteride
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Hair Cortisol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
research Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in Patients Receiving Asunaprevir Plus Daclatasvir Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C
Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
research Exploring the Efficacy and Therapeutic Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly increase hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia patients.
research Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research The Efficacy and Safety of JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies
Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Anogenital Distance, A Marker Of Prenatal Androgen Exposure
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
research Low-Dose (2.5 mg/Day) Finasteride Treatment in Hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
research Short-Term Responses of Soybean Roots to Individual and Combinatorial Effects of Elevated CO2 and Water Deficit
Elevated CO2 can lessen the negative impact of water shortage on soybean roots and affects specific genes.
research Trastuzumab Induced Chemobrain, Atorvastatin Rescued Chemobrain with Enhanced Anticancer Effect and without Hair Loss Side Effect
Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
research 308-Nanometer Excimer Light Therapy for Alopecia Universalis Resistant to Other Treatments: A Clinical Study of 11 Patients
308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
research Eyelash Alopecia Areata: Case Series and Literature Review
Eyelash alopecia areata often goes undiagnosed and can lead to complete eyelash regrowth, especially in younger patients.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Efficacy of Finasteride 1.25 mg on Female Pattern Hair Loss: Pilot Study
Finasteride 1.25 mg showed small improvements in hair density and thickness for female pattern hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Androgens and Acne: Perspectives on Clascoterone, the First Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist
Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
research The Scientific Legacy of Stephen Rothman
Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.
research Bioinformatics Analysis of Genes Associated with Patchy-Type Alopecia Areata: CD2 May Be a New Therapeutic Target
CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
research A Multicenter Evaluation of 10% Sulfacetamide Sodium in a 10% Urea Vehicle Scalp Treatment Lotion and a 10% Urea Deep Cleansing Antibacterial Shampoo for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp
The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Acne
Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
research Effect of an Oral Probiotic Formula on Scalp and Facial Skin Condition, Glucose, and Lipid Metabolism
Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia and Bacterial Ulcerative Lesion
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment is safe and effective for hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia, and can also help treat bacterial infections.
research Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients
The study found no significant link between Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in young females.
research Toxoplasma Gondii Infection and Testosterone Alteration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
research COVID-19 and Androgenic Status: Do Testosterone or Dihydrotestosterone Have a Pivotal Role?
Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.