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research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
research Finasteride Is Associated With a Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results From the US FDA Adverse Events Reporting System
Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.
research Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
research Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
research Medications Affecting the Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1/Growth Hormone Axis, Including Teprotumumab, Somatostatin Analogs, and Anti-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies, Are Associated With Elevated Reporting Odds of Alopecia in Women: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
research The G60S Connexin43 Mutant Regulates Hair Growth and Hair Fiber Morphology in a Mouse Model of Human Oculodentodigital Dysplasia
The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
research Characteristics of Finasteride Users in Comparison with Nonusers: A Nordic Nationwide Study Based on Individual-Level Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride users have higher odds of certain health issues and lower odds of specific lifestyle factors compared to nonusers.
research A Simple Non-Invasive Approach Toward Efficient Transdermal Drug Delivery Based on Biodegradable Particulate System
A new method for delivering drugs through the skin using biodegradable particles was found to be effective.
research Optimized Skin Optical Clearing for Optical Coherence Tomography Monitoring of Encapsulated Drug Delivery Through the Hair Follicles
A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
research A Meta-Analysis on the Relationship Between Hair Dye and the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Using hair dye may slightly increase the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially with long-term use.
research Longer TA Repeat but Not V89L Polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 Gene May Confer Acne Risk in the Chinese Population
Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
research Hyperpigmentation Post Laser Hair Removal in Patients Taking Vitamin D Supplements
Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
research Exploring the Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
research Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Prostate Cancer
Early-onset male baldness may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.
research Hormonal Contraception And Breast Cancer: A Matter Of Context
Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
research Assessing Dutasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research Diagnostic Accuracy Measures for Vertical and Transverse Scalp Biopsies in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
research Disproportional Signal of Sexual Dysfunction Reports Associated with Finasteride Use in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of VigiBase
Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
research Cognitive Dysfunction Following Finasteride Use: A Disproportionality Analysis of the Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
research Supplementary Material for: Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids are best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP is best for severe cases.
research Sun Protection Policies and Behaviors Among U.S. Child Care Centers
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, is linked to increased suicidal thoughts, particularly when used for hair loss.
research Sun Behaviors and Quality of Life After First Cutaneous Melanoma Diagnosis
Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
research Sunscreen: Cosmetic or Medical Therapy?
The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
research In Young Patients, The Use Of Finasteride Could Be Associated With Increased Risk Of Anxiety, Depression, And Suicide-Related Adverse Events
Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
research Race and Alopecia Areata Amongst US Women
Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
research Syndactyly Type III and Hypotrichosis in Oculodentodigital Syndrome with GJA1 Mutation
A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
research Alopecia and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
research Adult Female Acne and Associated Risk Factors: Results of a Multicenter Case-Control Study in Italy
The study found that family history, personal history of adolescent acne, no pregnancies, hirsutism, office work, stress, and low intake of fruits/vegetables and fish are risk factors for adult female acne.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene (SHBG) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean Women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.