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This meta-analysis reported that the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors significantly increased the risk of postfinasteride syndrome-like adverse effects in men treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia or androgenetic alopecia.

This study of HCPS survivors in Chile found that 61.9% reported incomplete recovery at 3-6 months post-symptom onset, with ECMO users experiencing more motor dysfunction and palpitations, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care to address persistent symptoms.

This paper reviews obesity diagnosis and screening methods, emphasizing BMI's practicality in low- and middle-income countries, but provides no new clinical results.

This review reports that alopecia areata negatively affects sexual functioning, highlighting the need for further research due to limitations in current study sizes and populations.

This chapter discusses various aspects of collagen, proposing "extended collagen carential disease" as a new concept tied to nutritional deficiencies, notably Vitamin C's role in maintaining collagen health.

In this study, researchers found that the management of alopecia areata in Poland is inadequate, despite following international guidelines, due to limited access to advanced treatments and insufficient use of severity assessments and psychosocial support.

This research highlights the crucial roles of B vitamins in metabolism, neurological processes, and DNA functions, and describes emerging therapies that enhance vitamin absorption and therapeutic potential.

This case report detailed a 31-year-old kidney transplant recipient who experienced significant hair loss linked to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression, which improved after switching to cyclosporine A, emphasizing the importance of awareness and management of hair-related side effects in transplant patients.

This study highlights the importance of developing standardized diagnostic tools, outcome measures, and evidence-based interventions to improve care and long-term outcomes for children and adolescents affected by long COVID-19.

The authors concluded that FDA-approved JAK inhibitors, shown to be safe and effective in phase 3 trials, are promising treatment options for severe alopecia areata.

This review reported that "Social Botox," encompassing both BTX cosmetic use and societal beauty pressures, significantly influences adolescent self-image, driven by social media and cultural standards, with mixed psychological outcomes, potentially enhancing confidence or exacerbating body dissatisfaction across various cultures.

This review explores the hormonal factors linking polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders, such as eating disorders, emphasizing a bidirectional relationship that necessitates a multidisciplinary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.

This study examines the effects of excessive or prolonged exposure to blue light on retinal function and highlights its potential health implications, noting that both photoreceptor and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) are particularly sensitive to blue wavelengths.

This article compiles evidence on prescribing estrogen for hormonal imbalance in women, emphasizing it should be personalized and carefully managed by healthcare providers based on individual cases.

This research paper reviews the mechanisms and management of non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs used in dermatology, highlighting their safety profiles and handling during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and vaccination, but does not report specific results on these aspects.

This review discusses the degenerative effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on the nervous system and reports no new experimental results, aiming to increase public awareness of their health risks.

This study found that progesterone and its metabolite, allopregnanolone, provided anti-anxiety and anti-depressive effects in female mice, potentially independent of nuclear progestin receptors but requiring 5α-reduction and estradiol's influence on brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

This study provides a detailed overview of 1,295 clinical trials related to alcohol dependence registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, highlighting that 59.15% of these trials have been completed, primarily as interventional studies, with most located in North America.

In this study, researchers observed an increased incidence of pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium among COVID-19 patients, potentially linked to psychological stress, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress, with reduced anagenic expression of proteoglycans suggested as a mediating mechanism.

This systematic review observed that a significant number of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms, including neurologic complaints and chronic fatigue, highlighting the presence of "post-COVID syndrome.

This review discusses various aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, including its prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment options, and reports no new empirical results.

This case report details a 23-year-old woman who was poisoned with thallium by a colleague and treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.

This commentary reviews the post-Finasteride syndrome and argues that while the condition's validity is debated, comprehensive guidelines are needed to address related risks and treatment options; it reports no new clinical results.

This study used enhanced Raman spectroscopy to successfully detect ultra-low levels of free testosterone in women with PCOS, suggesting a potential low-cost method for early diagnosis.

This article reviews the risks of metal exposure from cosmetic products and emphasizes the need for stricter regulation and consumer awareness, without presenting new data or results.

This article discusses post-finasteride syndrome as a distinct syndrome related to prolonged use of 5α-steroid reductase inhibitors, noting persistent side effects even after discontinuation and no new research results are reported.

This study highlighted the complex stigma, misinformation, and coping mechanisms among unmarried women with PCOS in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of family support and accurate information in managing emotional well-being.

This study examined the prevalence and management of PCOD, finding that it primarily affects unmarried women aged 18-25, causing symptoms like irregular periods and infertility, with many opting for medication and lifestyle changes despite mixed beliefs about their effectiveness.

This study found that pediatric patients with severe alopecia areata showed significant improvement with systemic corticosteroids but typically experienced relapse within 4-5 months, also seeing an increase in weight percentiles.