February 1998 in “American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy” Yale-New Haven Hospital won a top award for greatly improving asthma care and reducing related hospital visits and costs.
6 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Custom-made consent forms for each plastic surgery procedure improve patient understanding and reduce legal issues.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” Creators of YouTube 'bro-science' baldness videos are driven by a need to share and persuade, often emphasizing authenticity and community building, while navigating trust issues related to commercial ties.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
11 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that mesotherapy can be effective for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
4 citations,
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
15 citations,
March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
8 citations,
March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
January 2016 in “Language Learning in Higher Education” People use different types of euphemisms for medical terms in English and French, which can cause confusion for non-native speaking healthcare professionals. Also, medical TV shows and the internet might make these terms more technical over time.
August 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Patients were highly satisfied with shared medical appointments for hair loss treatment.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Cureus” Overweight PCOS patients often have skin issues like acne, but all PCOS patients should get lifestyle advice.
26 citations,
October 2014 in “Andrologia” Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
13 citations,
July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
108 citations,
February 2013 in “JAMA” Transgender treatment includes hormones and surgery, but long-term effects are unknown and counseling is needed.
September 2016 in “Oncology times” Breast cancer survivors often face body image and sexual health issues, needing ongoing support and open communication with healthcare providers.
April 2024 in “Remedium Journal about the Russian market of medicines and medical equipment” Pharmacy workers need more education to better help people with hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Fungal skin infections significantly lower patients' quality of life.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij vìsnik psihonevrologìï” Women with mixed alopecia have more severe mental health issues than those with metabolic alopecia.
1 citations,
February 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man got six skin cancers within a year after a cell transplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.
September 2020 in “Acta Scientific Cancer Biology” Personalized treatment based on detailed tumor analysis successfully managed and reduced the patient's aggressive hair follicle cancer.
19 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.
1 citations,
December 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A patient with pemphigus vulgaris improved significantly after treatment for an additional viral skin infection.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
134 citations,
June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
1 citations,
August 2017 in “Semiotica” The paper concludes that breast cancer treatment involves complex interactions between medical symptoms, patient experiences, and commercial influences, requiring a holistic approach.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.