research A Novel Actor in Skin Biology: The Mineralocorticoid Receptor
Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.
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research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review
Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
research Nanomaterials Applied in Wound Healing: Mechanisms, Limitations, and Perspectives
Nanomaterials can significantly improve wound healing and future treatments may include smart, real-time monitoring.
research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Gender Surgery Beyond Chest and Genitals: Current Insurance Landscape
Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
research Cost Comparison of Patients with Chronic Hand Eczema Covered by Statutory vs. Occupational Health Insurances in Germany
Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Chromolaena Odorata Layered-Nitrile Rubber Polymer Transdermal Patch Enhanced Wound Healing In Vivo
The Chromolaena odorata patch significantly speeds up wound healing.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Impact of Wig Prosthesis on Patient Quality of Life: A Case Report With Medical Insurance Appeal Letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Comorbidities in the US Population Using Insurance Claims
Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
research Accessibility of Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology to Underserved Populations
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.
research The Importance of Laser Protection Supervisors in Clinical Settings
Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
research Developing the Creative Skills of Fashion Design Students by Innovating Women's Fashion Designs Inspired by Saudi Arabian Architecture
Using architecture as inspiration helps fashion design students become more creative and strengthens Saudi identity in fashion.
research Lasers in the Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
research Financing Finasteride: Identifying Resources to Improve Access
GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
research Executive Excellence: Protocols for Healthcare Leaders
The document concludes that the books are useful for healthcare leaders, providing practical tips and inspiration for industry challenges.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research Melanoma Prognosis in the United States: A State-Based Analysis of Associated Factors
Melanoma survival rates vary by state and are better where incomes are higher, more people have health insurance and education, and there are more dermatologists.
research Prescribing to Save Patients Money: Ethical Considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Regulation in the Aesthetics Sector: Is It All Just Politics and Confusion?
The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.
research Spironolactone Use Does Not Increase the Risk of Female Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Retrospective Analysis
Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
research All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Risks Associated With Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar overall death rates as others but higher risks of death from self-harm, psychiatric issues, and lung cancer in certain cases.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Increase Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research Autoimmune Comorbid Diseases Associated with Lichen Planus: A Nationwide Case-Control Study
Lichen planus is linked to several autoimmune diseases.
research Finasteride Use and Acute Pancreatitis in Taiwan
No clear link between finasteride use and acute pancreatitis risk.
research Management of Transgenderism
Transgender treatment includes hormones and surgery, but long-term effects are unknown and counseling is needed.
research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Epidemiology of Vitiligo: A Dual Population-Based Approach
Vitiligo is underreported in medical claims and is linked to certain skin types and autoimmune diseases.
research No Increased Risk of Alopecia in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
People with ankylosing spondylitis in Taiwan don't have a higher chance of getting alopecia.
research The Old and the New in Hair Care: How the Hair Care Market Reinvents Itself by Using Old Concepts as a Foundation to Create Temporary Trends or to Solidify Already Established Concepts
Modern hair care trends often reinvent old practices to create new trends or reinforce existing ones.