4 citations
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March 2022 in “Transgender Health” This study reports that psoriasis prevalence among transgender individuals is similar to that in the general population, with possible links to gender-affirming hormone therapy needing more research.
April 2011 in “Cancer Research” In this study, ginsenoside 20(S)-protopanaxadiol-aglycone (PPD) was shown to downregulate androgen receptor expression and inhibit tumor growth in prostate cancer cells.
2 citations
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March 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” This study suggests that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce the rate of clinical progression in men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry” This report describes the clinical presentation of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome in two brothers and reviews the related literature, without providing new clinical outcomes.
52 citations
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July 1998 in “Urology” This study found that liarozole is more effective than cyproterone acetate for improving PSA response and survival in metastatic prostate cancer after first-line endocrine therapy, while maintaining quality of life.
This paper introduces a framework attributing Post-SSRI, Post-Finasteride, Post-Retinoid, and an unnamed sexual dysfunction syndrome to downregulated estrogen receptor activity, potentially guiding future treatments in sexual medicine.
9 citations
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August 2011 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study concluded that administering 5-alpha reductase inhibitors before photoselective vaporization of the prostate increased hemoglobin change, lasing time, and energy required during the procedure compared to controls.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the authors propose that drugs like trazodone and antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine, which can induce priapism, may help restore libido synaptic circuits, offering potential treatment for post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that one year of finasteride treatment significantly reduced PSA levels and prostate volume in men with elevated PSA and negative prior biopsy, potentially aiding prostate cancer diagnosis.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” The authors concluded that finasteride and dutasteride might have serious side effects, including persistent sexual dysfunction for some, necessitating further research and vigilant risk-benefit analysis.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This qualitative study found that healthcare professionals view psychosocial needs as a major reason for offering therapeutic education and self-management support for psoriasis, but efficacy remains uncertain.
December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This study found that sleep disorders, especially poor sleep quality, are common in women with PCOS, suggesting the need for regular screening using specific questionnaires.
July 2003 in “Current Prostate Reports” Combining different treatments may be needed to effectively manage chronic prostatitis.
May 1948 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
174 citations
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July 2003 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study investigated genetic and phenotypic characteristics of androgen insensitivity syndrome in individuals with a 46,XY karyotype, documenting a range from complete to partial insensitivity.
1 citations
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January 2014 This review discusses SAHA syndrome in women, characterized by seborrhea, acne, hirsutism, and/or androgenetic alopecia, and notes its similarity to polycystic ovary syndrome without reporting new clinical results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In laboratory tests and mouse models, this study found that the novel IPC analog SIG-1451 may offer potent anti-inflammatory effects for treating allergic skin inflammation, potentially outperforming some current therapies in specific inflammatory phases.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review from the 2013 Keogh Review found that non-surgical cosmetic interventions in the UK are largely unregulated, leaving patients with little protection or recourse.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
1 citations
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April 2012 in “Urology” Self-management can help improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that polysulfonic acid mucopolysaccharide may reduce skin scarring in rats by influencing the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
28 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had significantly larger prostate volumes and lower urinary flow rates compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between AGA and prostate-related urinary symptoms.
September 2019 in “Human Andrology” This study showed that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum levels of testosterone and DHT compared to controls, but no difference in PSA levels.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Die Dermatologie” This review discusses the molecular pathology of progeroid syndromes and reports no new results; the authors emphasize understanding these mechanisms to develop treatments and potentially improve quality of life for affected individuals.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis are associated with increased odds of alcohol use disorder, with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression partially mediating this relationship, accounting for up to 80% of the risk.
19 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” This review discusses the stratification and management of male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia in primary care and reports no new clinical results.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that some cancer cells exhibit neuronal-like characteristics, which may serve as a mechanism of resistance.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that Zhuangyao Jianshen pill significantly improved prostate health in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in castrated rats by modulating sex hormones and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.