3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young men using finasteride for androgenic alopecia exhibited erectile tissue fibrosis and associated sexual dysfunction, including low libido and mood changes.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” In this study, anal beta-papillomavirus infection was found to be highly prevalent among Slovenian MSM, with higher rates observed in HIV-1 positive individuals and those using alkyl nitrates.
22 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that apremilast shows prolonged efficacy for up to 2 years in hidradenitis suppurativa patients who initially responded to the treatment, although further verification in a larger cohort is needed.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found significant signals of sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use, particularly in younger patients treated for alopecia, though confounding factors may partly contribute to reported cases.
2 citations
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December 2012 in “Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis” This article presents a case of syphilitic alopecia in a man, where treatment with benzathine penicillin G led to dramatic hair regrowth and resolution of syphilitic lesions within three months.
39 citations
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January 2008 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” This report documents the first known case of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy potentially linked to pegylated interferon-alpha 2a in a woman undergoing treatment for chronic hepatitis C.
December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This case study highlights the rare simultaneous presentation of syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis in a 61-year-old man, underscoring the importance of recognizing this combination for timely treatment.
In this case report, a 63-year-old man with an abnormally enlarged bladder holding 15 liters of urine was asymptomatic, emphasizing that chronic urinary retention can occur without symptoms and requires timely intervention to avoid complications.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found a significant association between finasteride use and reports of sexual dysfunction, particularly greater in young men using it for alopecia compared to older BPH patients.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This article discusses sexual interests and behavior in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome and notes the lack of prior descriptions in this area, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the pathophysiology of delayed ejaculation, highlighting the role of various biogenic and psychogenic factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine” This article reports a case of hair tourniquet syndrome in a child's toe, successfully treated surgically, and emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be aware for early detection and treatment.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia showed some clinical benefit over placebo but was linked to a higher incidence of sexual side effects.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found a 31% decrease in antidepressant use following cosmetic surgery, suggesting that such procedures may influence medication use by improving self-esteem.
14 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that two elderly Asian men with primary scrotal extramammary Paget disease showed no response to a 4- to 6-month trial of topical imiquimod 5%.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study detected a significant association between finasteride use and sexual dysfunction, particularly in younger patients with alopecia, suggesting that indication and reporting stimulation may influence the observed signal.
February 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case report details a 17-year-old girl experiencing intermittent swelling, pain, and decreased mobility in her right upper extremity with no clear traumatic or infectious cause, emphasizing diagnostic challenges due to inconclusive tests.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
74 citations
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January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests testosterone gel administered for one year to male chronic pain patients receiving morphine may improve sexual function and mental health, despite limited effects on overall pain scores.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that apremilast treatment improved skin lesions and reduced pruritus in patients with chronic, severe atopic dermatitis and one case of hand and foot dermatitis.
December 2022 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This article presents the case of a 14-year-old girl with persistent itchy papules in her armpits and pubic area, awaiting diagnosis details.
18 citations
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October 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that a new hybrid compound designed from finasteride and epristeride was a potent inhibitor of 5α-reductase with a mechanism similar to finasteride.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes the first documented occurrence of pili torti in a healthy young adult cat, marked by noninflammatory and nonpruritic symmetrical multifocal alopecia.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” In this case report, a patient with pseudovaginal perineoscrotal hypospadias due to 5α-reductase deficiency presented gender dysphoria, and after genomic sequencing confirmation, injectable testosterone undecanoate treatment successfully developed desired male secondary sexual characteristics.
January 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the development, classification, and embryology of hypospadias and reports no new findings; the authors highlight its unknown cause and discuss associated anatomical anomalies.
September 2014 in “PubMed Central” This review discusses the sexual side effects of medical and surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as erectile dysfunction and changes in ejaculation, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor comments on the association between androgenetic alopecia and increased scalp hardness, exploring the possible role of phosphodiesterase inhibitors but provides no new clinical results.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” This case study reports a 36-year-old man's fungal infection, identified as Trichosporon inkin, which was treated with shaving and antifungal therapy.