research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
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research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Feature Extraction and Computation Using Grid Line Selection and Eigenvalue
Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
research Hair Diameter Variation in Different Vertical Regions of the Occipital Safe Donor Area
Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
research Prevalence and Associated Factors of Skin Diseases in Aged Nursing Home Residents: A Multicentre Prevalence Study
Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
research Women's Roles for Healthy Lifestyles Through Good Foods
Women often choose food based on taste and availability, not health benefits, leading to a lack of awareness about healthy eating.
research Periorbital Facial Rejuvenation: Applied Anatomy and Pre-Operative Assessment
Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.
research High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research Functional Enhancement Strategies for Immunomodulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Therapeutic Application
New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
research Candidate SNP Markers of Reproductive Potential Predicted by Significant Change in Affinity of TATA-Binding Protein for Human Gene Promoters
Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
research Sparse Haplotype-Based Fine-Scale Local Ancestry Inference at Scale Reveals Recent Selection on Immune Responses
Recent selection on immune response genes was identified across seven ethnicities.
research Selection of Antidepressants in Geriatric Dermatoses: A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan often prescribe doxepin for elderly patients with skin and mental health issues.
research Selection of Antidepressants in Geriatric Dermatoses: A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Most dermatologists in Western Rajasthan prefer the anti-depressant Doxepin for elderly skin conditions and often refer patients to a psychiatrist.
research The Evaluation of Online Tools in the Recruitment of Dermatology Patients for a Research Study
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
research Dissection of Genetic Variation and Evidence for Pleiotropy in Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
research Common Dermatologic Procedures
The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
research Beard Transplants and Facial Hair Trends: Why Men Are Motivated to Have Surgery
Men are getting more beard transplants to look better and follow fashion trends.
research Videodermoscopy Does Not Enhance Diagnosis of Scalp Contact Dermatitis Due to Topical Minoxidil
Dermoscopy can't help doctors identify scalp irritation caused by topical minoxidil.
research A Meta-Analysis of the Evidence for Assisted Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Atrophic Acne Scars
Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.
research Blue Screen – Blue Mood? Influence of Background Color and Attractiveness of Female Stimulus Persons on Current Mood in an Online Experiment (PANAS)
Attractive women slightly worsened mood, green backgrounds improved mood, and older people had better moods.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats female pattern hair loss, but other treatments need more research.
research Safety Analysis of Panax Ginseng in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review
Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Population-Based Study in 1,005 Subjects
58% of men aged 30-50 have hair loss, with severity increasing with age.
research The Polish Version of Skindex-29: Psychometric Properties of an Instrument to Measure Quality of Life in Dermatology
The Polish Skindex-29 is a reliable and valid questionnaire for assessing the quality of life in Polish dermatology patients.
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 Experience with Oral Tofacitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata with Different Clinical Responses
Oral tofacitinib helped regrow hair in over half of the patients with severe alopecia, but relapses and side effects were common.
research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
research Updated Meta-Analysis of the Relation Between Heart Disease and Androgenic Alopecia or Alopecia Areata
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
research Dermoscopic Approach to Nonscarring Alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
research Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestations and Risk Factors Among Alahsa Population, Saudi Arabia
Most people in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, have low awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors.
research Assessment of Symptoms and Diet Intake in Young Adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Lifestyle changes and medical treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms in young adults.