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This study found a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, particularly anogenital warts and syphilis, among HIV-infected adults in Serbia, underscoring the importance of education on safe sex practices.

This study highlights that Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, primarily transmitted sexually among men who have sex with men, has established itself in Europe, necessitating awareness and surveillance to prevent its spread.

This article criticizes Hiner and Walters' omission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as potential causes of chronic diarrhea and emphasizes the importance of taking a sexual history.

PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.

This case study reports a 22-year-old homosexual man coinfected with secondary syphilis, condyloma acuminata, and HIV, highlighting the coexistence and increased STI risks associated with HIV and HPV infection.

This study reported a 2.6% prevalence of myositis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, with alopecia, leukopenia, and active disease significantly associated with its development.

This study found that photobiomodulation via LED light at 630 nm and 810 nm increased proliferation and mineralization in osteoblast-like cells, with comparable effects between the two wavelengths.

This review discusses the mechanisms of skin barrier impairment in acne vulgaris and suggests strategies for its repair but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that an alternating inflatable head pad significantly reduced the incidence and severity of occipital pressure ulcers and alopecia in patients undergoing open heart surgery, suggesting improved postoperative nursing and patient quality of life.

This study suggests that the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cycling in rat urethral plate fibroblasts affected by finasteride-induced hypospadias.

In this study, oral finasteride therapy was associated with decreased DHT levels and improved hair loss severity in young male AGA patients, while hormonal changes influenced the curative effect.

This study concluded that PCOS patients, regardless of weight, have significantly lower serum amylin levels than healthy BMI-matched controls, while serum preptin levels did not vary significantly between groups.

This study found no significant association between genetic loci linked to male androgenetic alopecia and female-pattern hair loss in a Chinese Han population, suggesting they are etiologically separate disorders.

This review discusses recent research on the use of concentrated growth factor (CGF) for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential to enhance hair regrowth and improve hair density but noting the need for high-quality clinical trials.

This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and PCOS who have type D personality reported higher stress levels and used dysfunctional coping strategies more frequently.

This study found that OM-X® supplementation effectively prevented adverse biological changes caused by vitamin C deficiency in SMP30/GNL KO mice, improving energy maintenance, antioxidant capacity, and protein synthesis.

This study found that consumption of dietary supplements and sports nutrition may lead to therapeutic and cosmetic improvements, benefiting skin, hair, and nails while potentially enhancing athletic performance.

This study found that fitness coaches and registered dietitians/nutritionists were the primary sources of information for bodybuilders, who showed moderate nutrition knowledge, while gender, exercise history, and sessions impacted dietary supplement use, and reported adverse effects included skin rashes and increased liver enzymes.

This review discusses the presence of undeclared substances, including androgenic steroids, in sports supplements and emphasizes potential health risks, without providing new results; it advises caution and consultation on supplement use.

This study found that supplementing myo-inositol with microlipodispersed magnesium significantly improved acne and hirsutism in women with PCOS by reducing BMI, testosterone, and DHEAS levels, also enhancing quality of life without side effects, over 6 months.

This study found that golden silk mature silkworm powder improved cognition and neuron proliferation in mice, potentially by enhancing mitochondrial function and countering scopolamine-induced amnesia.

This research highlights dermatologists' concerns about the widespread use of sports supplements, noting that nutritional supplements associated with muscle-building and appearance enhancement can lead to dermatological issues like acne and alopecia, while potentially containing harmful substances such as undisclosed anabolic steroids.

In this study, FemmeBalance significantly alleviated several PMS symptoms, including physical discomfort and mood disturbance, while also enhancing skin health and social functioning, suggesting it might serve as a viable alternative to traditional PMS treatments.

This study found that S-Methylmethionine sulfonium (SMMS) enhances cell survival and reduces damage from UVB irradiation in skin cells, suggesting its potential as a cosmetic ingredient for UV protection.

In this narrative review, researchers examined common misconceptions and questions about creatine monohydrate, addressing issues such as its potential effects on muscle benefits without exercise, interactions with caffeine, inflammatory properties, safety during pregnancy, and effects on adolescents, among others.

This study found that an oral marine protein supplement significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair shedding in women with temporary thinning hair over 90 days compared to a placebo.

In this study on Sprague-Dawley rats, 0.60 mg/kg doses of L-Se-methylselenocysteine and sodium selenite were associated with liver toxicity and reduced sperm motility, while Se-enriched peptides showed no observable adverse effects up to 0.60 mg/kg.

This chapter reviews hormonal imbalances and related disorders, discussing nutraceuticals—such as cod liver oil, green tea, and Omega-3s—that may alleviate symptoms and improve hormonal fluxes in lieu of traditional synthetic treatments that have potential side effects.

This review examines the evidence on nutritional and herbal supplements for women's health, emphasizing the need for more long-term studies to develop evidence-based guidelines for personalized supplementation.

This review discusses the emergence and impact of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome related to L-tryptophan and offers insights into environmental factors affecting sclerodermatous conditions, with no new research findings presented.