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Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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research Recent European Legal Developments on Second Medical Uses and Dosage Regimes
European patent law now allows patents for new uses and dosages of known drugs, but protection scope is unclear.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
research Hirsutism: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Advances in Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Loss: Wnt Pathway, Growth Factor, and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling Impact Analysis on Cell Growth and Hair Follicle Development
Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
research Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
research Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker for Mood in Bipolar Disorder: A Pilot Study
Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
research Artificial Skin for Wound Healing
Artificial skin is improving wound healing and shows potential for treating different types of wounds.
research Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Malignancy
Chemotherapy provides symptom relief and extends life in 30-50% of gynecological cancer cases, but has only cured choriocarcinoma.
research Review of Systemic Methotrexate Therapy in Pediatric Dermatoses
Methotrexate is effective and well-tolerated in children for certain skin conditions but requires careful monitoring.
research Combating Dread Shed: The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil on Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil doesn't significantly reduce temporary hair shedding.
research Congenital Ptosis: Long-Term Outcome of Frontalis Suspension Using Autogenous Temporal Fascia or Fascia Lata in Children
The surgery for severe congenital ptosis in children is safe and effective, with good long-term results.
research Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling
Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
research Efficacy of Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel Combined with Nedaplatin in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study
The combination therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating esophageal cancer.
research Penetration of Different Molecular Weight Hydrolysed Keratins into Hair Fibres and Their Effects on the Physical Properties of Textured Hair
Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
research Repurposing of H1-Receptor Antagonists Cetirizine, Loratadine, and Fexofenadine for Systematic Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov Trials Using Semi-Automated Processes
Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
research Lab Quality Management and Methodology
Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
research Ethnic Hair Update: Past and Present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
research Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Augmented Full-Thickness Free Skin Grafting in Cats: Outcome in 10 Grafts Transferred to Six Cats
Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
research Teratogenic Effect of Isotretinoin in Both Fertile Females and Males: A Review
Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.
research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
research Role of 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Management of Prostate Cancer
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
research Minoxidil in Severe Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
research Comparing the Frequency of Isotretinoin-Induced Hair Loss at <0.5 mg/kg/d Versus ≥0.5 mg/kg/d Dosing in Acne Patients: A Systematic Review
Higher doses of isotretinoin may lead to more hair loss.
research Controlled Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Hair Growth with Low Dose Cyclical Nutrition Therapy in Men and Women Without the Use of Finasteride
Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
research Lichen Planopilaris With Foreign-Body Granuloma
Foreign-body granuloma may be a marker for late-stage Lichen Planopilaris and should be considered in diagnosis.
research Concentrated Nanofat: A Modified Fat Extraction Promotes Hair Growth in Mice via Stem Cells and Extracellular Matrix Components Interaction
Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.
research Evaluation of Acute and Repeated Dose Toxicity of the Polyherbal Formulation Linkus Syrup in Experimental Animals
Linkus cough syrup is effective and safe with no side effects or toxicity in rats.
research Clinical and Phototrichogrammatic Evaluation of Estradiol Replacement Therapy on Hair Growth in Postmenopausal Japanese Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Evaluation of the CNC Prosthetic System in Recurrent Breast Cancer Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Pilot Study
The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.