1 citations
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September 2023 in “Curēus” In this case study, a 55-year-old male with a history of hypospadias repair developed urinary complications due to urethral hair bezoars, and the researchers reported that transcutaneous ND:YAG laser epilation effectively removed urethral hair, preventing recurrence of such issues.
February 2024 in “Urology” This study found that among ten identified medications associated with ejaculatory disorders, Paroxetine and Tamsulosin were mainly linked to delayed and retrograde ejaculation, while Finasteride and Sildenafil were most associated with painful ejaculation and ejaculation failure according to reports from FDA-FAERS and Eudra-Vigilance databases.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study evaluated potential penile vascular changes and persistent adverse effects in men discontinuing 5α-reductase inhibitors for androgenic alopecia, but no new clinical results were reported.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report identified a maculopapular rash in a 76-year-old male, occurring 2 months after starting Finasteride for prostatic hyperplasia, with clinical and histologic evidence suggesting a drug-induced skin eruption.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Rivista Urologia” Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that men experiencing long-term symptoms after finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia frequently reported loss of penis sensitivity and anhedonia, among other effects, indicating potential post-finasteride syndrome.
February 2012 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting sexual side effects in young males.
14 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report highlights a case where a woman's use of the dopamine agonist pramipexole for Parkinson's disease was associated with hair loss, which improved after discontinuing the drug.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” This report discusses a rare case of polypoid cystitis in a 45-year-old Asian man, which mimicked a bladder tumor and caused bilateral upper tract obstruction that was successfully treated through staged endoscopic management, ureteral stenting, and oral steroids.
This study reports that prostatitis, affecting many men aged 30 to 50, arises from diverse causes, including bacterial infections and pelvic pain syndromes, and requires treatment strategies specific to its type, such as antibiotics and lifestyle changes.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports” This report describes a case of pilonidal omphalitis in a 15-year-old boy, highlighting the importance of considering this condition when young adolescents with significant hair growth present with umbilical discharge, and concludes that a thorough treatment is necessary to prevent extended disease progression.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This case study reports the first instance of localized acquired hypertrichosis in a pediatric patient following splint application after forearm surgery, with hair growth returning to normal within eight months.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” This article reports a case of a 14-month-old child with a constriction ring syndrome caused by tightly wrapped hair, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” This case study reports a 22-year-old homosexual man coinfected with secondary syphilis, condyloma acuminata, and HIV, highlighting the coexistence and increased STI risks associated with HIV and HPV infection.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy but does not provide new clinical results.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study suggests that the most likely diagnosis for the patient with a pink, scaling rash is secondary syphilis.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Pediatrics in review” This article discusses diagnostic evaluations and management strategies for isosexual precocious puberty, emphasizing the importance of accurate identification and appropriate treatment, but it provides no new clinical findings.
This study reports isolated clitoral hood hair-thread tourniquet syndrome, highlighting the importance of suspicion in females with prominent clitoral hood and genital pain to facilitate timely intervention and tissue preservation.
This compilation lists potential side effects, drug interactions, and trade names of various dermatological and antiretroviral medications, but it reports no original research findings.
In this case study, a 12-year-old girl with an imperforate hymen experienced significant complications, including hematometrocolpos and a large abdominal mass, highlighting the necessity of early gynecologic care and education about female anatomy to improve outcomes.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” This study found no significant evidence supporting the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction compared to placebo.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora” This study found a positive association between erectile dysfunction and the functionality of the marital subsystem in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia treated with tamsulosin and finasteride.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young men using finasteride for androgenic alopecia experienced erectile dysfunction and signs of erectile tissue fibrosis, alongside symptoms like low libido and mood changes.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Current Urology Reports” This study found that while new treatments like Optilume, Rezum, and Aquablation have minimal risks of sexual dysfunction, they offer less improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms compared to traditional surgeries like TURP, though Aquablation does reduce ejaculatory dysfunction more effectively than TURP.
September 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international”
August 2024 in “Journal of Renal Injury Prevention” This study describes a new method for assisting ureteral catheterization in challenging male patients, utilizing a Foley catheter mounted on a ureteroscope, which the authors found simple, effective, and promising where traditional methods fail.
October 2021 in “European urology open science”
January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In a rat model, this study found that a hydrogel incorporating adipose-derived stem cells and nerve growth factor may aid in the recovery of erectile function following cavernous nerve injury.
June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests that pili annulati is likely more common than traditionally thought, highlighting the importance of recognizing its characteristic clinical and trichoscopic features for accurate diagnosis.