research Effects of Androgen Treatment on Growth in Patients with 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency
Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
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300-330 / 489 resultsresearch Localized Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (Weber-Cockayne Type)
A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
research Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Treatment of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Oral Dutasteride
Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo and Hair Graying
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
research The Efficacy of a Photolyase-Based Device on the Cancerization Field: A Clinical and Thermographic Study
The photolyase-based device significantly changed the size and heat of potential skin cancer areas in patients.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: An Update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Investigation of Hair Shaft in Seborrheic Dermatitis Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
research Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions
Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Case Report: Penile Strangulation Secondary to Hair Tourniquet
Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
research Partial Penile Amputation Due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Rare Emergency
An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
research Hair Coil Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in an Unusual Age
An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
research Are Finasteride-Related Penile Curvature/Peyronie’s Disease Adverse Event Reports Worthy of Further Clinical Investigation? Disproportionality Analysis Based on Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Databases
Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
research Novel Penile Ultrasound Technique to Explain Mechanism of Erectile Dysfunction in Young Patients Using Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia
Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
research Grey-Scale Penile Ultrasound Findings in Young Men with Erectile Dysfunction Who Used Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Retrospective Review
Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
research Grey-Scale Penile Ultrasound Findings in Young Men With Erectile Dysfunction Who Used Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis, and various factors contribute to female sexual dysfunction.
research Is Finasteride Intake Associated with Penile Curvature/Peyronie’s Disease? Assessment of Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Databases
research Evaluation of BMI as a Risk Factor for Complications Following Gender-Affirming Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.
research Longitudinal Clinical Course in Patients With 5α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency Treated With Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone During Infancy and Puberty
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.
research Histomorphometrical Evaluation of the Corpus Cavernosum of Hypertensive Rats Treated with 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors significantly affect the penile tissue of hypertensive rats.
research Chronic Administration of a LIMK2 Inhibitor Improves Cavernosal Veno-Occlusive Dysfunction Through Suppression of Cavernosal Fibrosis in a Rat Model of Erectile Dysfunction After Cavernosal Nerve Injury
Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
research Critical Developmental Periods for Effects on Male Rat Genitalia Induced by Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
research An Observational Retrospective Evaluation of 79 Young Men with Long-Term Adverse Effects After Use of Finasteride Against Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of Penis: A Rare Situation in Boys with Serious Complications if Not Recognized
Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.