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This report from the UK reviews the literature on post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights its under-recognition and distinctive characteristics compared to lichen planopilaris, but does not provide new results.

This case report describes a 61-year-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome who experienced multiple episodes of aseptic meningitis linked to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim use.

This study found that a testosterone patch and gel showed bioequivalent testosterone levels in hypogonadal men, but the patch mimicked a natural circadian profile, while the gel resulted in higher dihydrotestosterone levels.

This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.

This article discusses the use of topical estrogen therapy for androgenetic alopecia in menopausal females and reports no new clinical results.

This study found that acceptance of hair loss is associated with lower psychological distress in young men, highlighting its adaptive role compared to compensation and avoidance strategies.

This report describes Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome cases in two siblings and briefly reviews the literature, highlighting insulin receptor gene mutations as the underlying cause.

This literature review highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind the gradual mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY) in men, its association with various health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and its potential as a marker for age inference.

This case report describes a 5-year-old girl who developed kerion celsi from an untreated scalp infection, likely contracted from a guinea pig, leading to significant hair loss and the need for a wig.

This study found that human hair shows more susceptibility to perforation by Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum compared to animal hair, with black human hair serving as a reliable diagnostic tool for differentiation between the two species.

This study found that transgender men using testosterone therapy had higher rates of acne and increased body hair growth, resembling male patterns more closely than those not on testosterone.

Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.

This study found that among middle-aged Korean men, higher serum uric acid levels were associated with a reduced risk of developing lower urinary tract symptoms.

In this study, one-third of men with alopecia androgenetica consulted professionals primarily for hair treatment over two years, valuing medical professionals more for minoxidil-related advice.

This article reviews long-term data on the efficacy and safety of finasteride over five years but reports no new clinical results.

Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.

In this study, a combination of terbinafine and mitotane was used to treat a dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism and dermatophytosis, showing regrowth of hair and negative fungal cultures without detectable adverse effects.

This study examined connections between bioelements like Zn, Cu, and Mn in serum and bone tissue and hormone concentrations in men with and without erectile dysfunction, highlighting potential relationships that may help explain ED's etiology.

This case report describes a 61-year-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome who experienced multiple episodes of aseptic meningitis linked to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim use.

This study found that sulforaphane may help alleviate hair loss by increasing hair count after 18 weeks of use and enhancing the expression of a DHT-degrading enzyme in cellular models.

Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

This study found that sphinganine may improve scalp health, hair quality, and reduce hair loss in males, potentially due to increased antimicrobial peptide levels and inhibition of 5-α-reductase.

This case report describes how real-time PCR rapidly identified Trichophyton mentagrophytes in a dog's dermatophytosis when traditional mycological methods were slower.

This study found that the MTCK, a masturbation aid, significantly improved intravaginal ejaculation latency time and some related sexual function scores in men with premature ejaculation after 8 weeks of use.

This review suggests that, among non-hormonal treatments for menstrual irregularities in adolescents with PCOS, metformin is the most effective and cost-efficient option, particularly in overweight adolescent girls.

This Mendelian randomization study reports that lifelong increased free testosterone in males was associated with improved bone mineral density and body composition but increased risks of prostate cancer, hypertension, and several other conditions.

This article reviews key factors in reconstructing natural-looking hairlines in hair restoration surgery, focusing on the location, shape, and types of grafts, without presenting new findings.

This Mendelian randomization study suggests a causal link between higher BMI and increased risk of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, potentially due to elevated biomarkers such as triglycerides and C-reactive protein.

This study documented clinical cases of dermatophytosis in two free-ranging southern chamois in the Eastern Pyrenees, with Trichophyton mentagrophytes identified in both animals.

In this study of sheep across various breeds and ages, researchers found that Trichophyton mentagrophytes caused severe dermatophytosis, especially affecting young Shahbadi sheep during winter, leading to notable anemia and skin lesions.