10 citations,
May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
36 citations,
May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
33 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
75 citations,
August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
120 citations,
October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
20 citations,
June 2015 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
16 citations,
December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
218 citations,
September 2012 in “Gastroenterology” Colorectal cancer development involves both genetic changes and epigenetic alterations like DNA methylation and microRNA changes.
27 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
1 citations,
February 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man got six skin cancers within a year after a cell transplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.
27 citations,
December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
93 citations,
May 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” BI 2536 had limited effectiveness against several advanced cancers and caused significant side effects.
33 citations,
November 2014 in “Military Medicine” The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.
91 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
16 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral bicalutamide is safe and effective for female hair loss.
34 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
7 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants” The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Origanum vulgare leaf extract reduces liver and kidney damage caused by finasteride in mice.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
22 citations,
November 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
Insulin resistance is linked to many health problems and is influenced by diet, genetics, and other factors.
188 citations,
January 2003 in “Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research” Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.