February 2018 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting that minoxidil and finasteride are the only FDA-approved options, while other methods lack comparable evidence of efficacy.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” There are several educational routes to become a facial surgeon, each with different specializations and fellowships.
May 2017 in “Psychiatric news” This study found that seniors using finasteride or dutasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia may have an increased risk of depression and self-harm, especially during the first 18 months of treatment.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews the complexity of human hair follicles and the development of shampoos and conditioners tailored for different hair types, but it presents no new experimental findings.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes the diagnostic process and rewards of evaluating female hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
This study found that men experiencing persistent sexual side effects from finasteride also commonly report depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts.
This report describes a 35-year-old woman seeking advice for hair loss treatment, with no new scientific findings reported.
January 2012 in “Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft eBooks” The book provides a guide on men's health, covering both new and traditional issues, and emphasizes a multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing these problems.
This study found that while 11-oxyandrogens are linked to excess hair growth, they do not aid in diagnosing PCOS and require further research to determine their clinical utility.
January 2010 in “The Internet Journal of Family Practice” This article reviews the clinical features, incidence, and systemic effects of hypothyroidism across different age groups and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” This review discusses various theories and mechanisms of aging, highlighting recent findings on the hormone Klotho, which increased lifespan in mice in laboratory settings, but notes a potential trade-off with human health risks.
This report describes a case of significant hair loss in a 51-year-old woman treated with paroxetine, which improved after stopping the medication, highlighting the complex nature of drug-associated alopecia.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
January 1994 in “European Journal of Cancer” The European School of Oncology organized various educational events in 1994, highlighting important cancer research findings.
March 1991 in “Health Policy” This study developed solid lipid nanoparticles as carriers for a specific gene-silencing plasmid, demonstrating effective delivery and reduced cytotoxicity in prostate cancer cells.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study found that in young men with post-finasteride syndrome, there are potential genetic risk factors associated with psychological and sexual dysfunctions, suggesting genetic screening may be beneficial before prescribing finasteride.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found insufficient data to determine the effect of skin type on laser-induced hair growth for androgenic alopecia, with only one study suggesting a potential positive effect for darker skin types.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review explores the complex interactions between hair follicle stem cells and surrounding structures that are essential for understanding hair regeneration, reporting no new experimental results.
September 2021 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This review summarizes research advancements in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of androgenetic alopecia in 2020, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This article evaluates clinical and scientific literature on post-finasteride syndrome, concluding that finasteride and dutasteride may cause persistent sexual, neurological, and physical adverse side effects in a subset of men.
November 2018 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” This study found that finasteride improved cardiac function and reduced remodeling after myocardial infarction in mice.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Systemic treatments can help manage hair loss in both men and women.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the biologic and psychosocial significance of hair, the current limitations in hair growth drugs, and anticipates future therapies based on advancing hair follicle research.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review examines the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk, but reports no new clinical findings; the panel calls for guidelines to prevent CVD in this population.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.
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November 2014 in “Science” This review discusses current and experimental treatments for cutaneous wounds, emphasizing cell-based therapies and skin transplantation, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” This review highlights that medical complications, notably in anorexia nervosa, are common and often serious in patients with eating disorders, affecting multiple organ systems.