April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Finasteride use is linked to a lower risk of bladder cancer, especially in Caucasians and Hispanics.
238 citations,
July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
66 citations,
March 2009 in “British journal of surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment should be tailored to the individual, with quitting smoking being important.
62 citations,
January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
13 citations,
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair coloring increases copper and calcium uptake, damaging hair and reducing shine.
11 citations,
April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
4 citations,
June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” PSA testing is a reliable method for detecting prostate cancer, and opioids may lower PSA levels, but triglycerides don't affect prostate cancer risk.
October 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
August 2022 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Baccaurea racemosa extracts help hair growth.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The session covered updates on skin treatments, including radiotherapy, imiquimod, acitretin, JAK inhibitors, and strategies for managing rosacea and preventing surgical infections.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Different prostate cancer treatments have similar risks of secondary cancers and related mortality when considering patient age and smoking history.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Gradual improvements in hair restoration techniques are safer and more effective than drastic changes.
2 citations,
May 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Ovarian hemangioma is a rare, benign tumor that can be treated effectively with surgical removal.
2 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
Fenugreek gel significantly reduces split ends and improves hair health.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
53 citations,
October 2014 in “Free radical biology & medicine” Defective mitochondrial DNA replication causes aging symptoms and increased oxidative damage in mice.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “BJUI” Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.