research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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research Classifications of Patterned Hair Loss: A Review
Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research Alopecia in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
research Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review
Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
research Immunosuppressive Treatment for Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
research Combined Effect of Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Acne Scars: A Meta-Analysis
Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
research Efficacy of Finasteride in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Meta-Analysis
research Botulinum Toxin for Scalp Conditions: A Systematic Review
Botulinum toxin might help with some scalp conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Review of Efficacy of Baricitinib in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
research Increasing Incidence of PCOS Among Young Females
More young women are getting diagnosed with PCOS, which can lead to other health problems, but early treatment can help.
research Topical Cetirizine for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
1% topical cetirizine may help treat hair loss but is less effective than minoxidil.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride Compared with Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
research Methotrexate for Induction of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
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 ADULT (Acro-Dermato-Ungual-Lacrimal-Tooth) Syndrome: A Case Report from India
Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
research New Frontiers in CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery Systems for Gene Editing
Efficient delivery systems are needed for the clinical use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
research Hair Regrowth Treatment Efficacy and Resistance in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Continuous Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis
ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
research Skin Type and Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia
More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil use was linked to a rare eye condition that improved after stopping the treatment.
research Cutaneous Drug Reaction Case Reports
Various drugs caused different skin reactions, including allergic and inflammatory responses.
research AnnoPharma: Detection of Substances Responsible for Adverse Drug Reactions by Annotating and Extracting Information from MEDLINE Abstracts
AnnoPharma effectively identifies substances causing adverse drug reactions in medical abstracts.
research Serum Interleukin 17 in Patients with Pattern Hair Loss
Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats female pattern hair loss, but other treatments need more research.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Recommendations for Endocrine Treatment of Patients with Gender Dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Ferrous Sulfate Overdose: Interaction Between Finasteride and Hypericum
St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.
research Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects
Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.