research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
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research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Anti-Ku Antibodies: Much More Than Scleromyositis
Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
research Health Is Wealth and Wealth Is Pugos Nutrition
Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
research Three Cases of Canine Dermatomyositis-Like Disease
Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.
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research General Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Dermatological Conditions
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research History and Physical Examination of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Detecting Too Much or Too Little
The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Connective Tissue Disorders
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
research Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Lipid Metabolism
Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease
PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
research Systemic Corticosteroids in Vitiligo
Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
research Alopecia
Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
research Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance
The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
research National Scientific Medical Meeting 1996 Abstracts
The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
research Vitamins
High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Refractory Dermatomyositis–Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome and Response to Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
research Description of Clinical Aspects and Microscopy of the Hair Shaft of a Carrier of Familial Monilethrix
Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
research Long-Term Bezafibrate Treatment Improves Skin and Spleen Phenotypes of the mtDNA Mutator Mouse
Bezafibrate treatment improved skin and spleen health in aging mice but didn't extend lifespan.
research Reductive Stress Selectively Disrupts Collagen Homeostasis and Modifies Growth Factor-independent Signaling Through the MAPK/Akt Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
research Finasteride-Associated Melasma in a Caucasian Male
A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C Mutation in a Patient with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes Syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research Cannabinoid Compounds as a Pharmacotherapeutic Option for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
research Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with Oral Alitretinoin: A Case Report
Oral alitretinoin can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
research Coexistence of Dermatomyositis and Alopecia Areata: Insight into Pathogenesis
DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Caffeic Acid N-[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl] Amide as a Non-Steroidal Inhibitor for Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 Using a Human Keratinocyte Cell-Based Assay and Molecular Dynamics
Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.