research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
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research Letter to the Editor: Androgenetic Alopecia; Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Synergistic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections and Scalp Lifting in Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections and scalp lifting together improve hair thickness and growth in hair loss patients.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Evaluating Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Facial Aesthetics and Alopecia
PRP therapy may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research with standard methods is needed.
research Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
research Limited Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment on Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.
research Deletion of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl 4-Hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-Lineage Mesenchymal Cells Leads to Congenital Truncal Alopecia
Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
research Triangular Temporal Alopecia: Two Case Reports, Dermoscopy, and Review
Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
research The Role of Versican in the Skin Extracellular Matrix and Its Interaction with Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
research Lamins in Development, Tissue Maintenance, and Stress
Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
research Meta-Analysis on Evidence of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
research Autologous Cell-Based Therapy for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Dermal Sheath Cup Cells: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blinded Dose-Finding Clinical Study
DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Persistent Hyperandrogenic Symptoms in Midlife Women With PCOS: A Prospective Cohort Study in Sweden
Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.
research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research Activity of Angiopteris Evecta for Baldness Treatment
Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Alters Pregnane Metabolism in the Late Pregnant Mare
Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research A Mini Review on Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential of Hibiscus: An Ornamental Plant Species
Hibiscus has medicinal benefits but can be toxic in high doses and is unsafe for pregnant women and infants.
research Structural and Functional Studies of L-PGDS and SMPDL3A Enzymes in Lipid Signaling Family
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
research Phenomenology of Polymorphism: The Topological Pressure–Temperature Phase Relationships of the Dimorphism of Finasteride
Finasteride's two forms have different stability based on temperature and pressure.
research Antioxidant Enzyme Expression of mRNA and Protein in the Epididymis of Finasteride-Treated Male Rat Offspring During Postnatal Development
Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
research Topical Dutasteride with Microneedling in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
research Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Comparative Study
Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is more effective and faster at improving acne scars than Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), with similar mild side effects.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research A Comparative Clinical and Laboratory Study of Adolescent and Adult Acne in Iraqi Women
Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
research Nanocarrier Systems for Transdermal Drug Delivery
Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
research Oral Isotretinoin for Acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.