research Alopecia in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
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research The Combination of Overweight and Smoking Increases the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia
Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
research The Immune Response to COVID-19: Does Sex Matter?
Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
research Updated Meta-Analysis of the Relation Between Heart Disease and Androgenic Alopecia or Alopecia Areata
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
research Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle Outcome in Patients with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Modified Poisson Regression Model
Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Repurposing of Approved Cardiovascular Drugs
Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
research Safety of Treatment Options for Spondyloarthritis: A Narrative Review
Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
research Comprehensive Overview of Rheumatology Studies: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013
The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
research Lab Quality Management and Methodology
Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Immunosuppressive Treatment for Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
research Trailing the Path to Preventive Oncology
Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
research Topical, Light-Based, and Complementary Interventions for Acne: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
No high-certainty evidence supports any specific acne treatment.
research Methotrexate for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
research Bipolar Patients and Bullous Pemphigoid After Risperidone Long-Acting Injectable: A Case Report and Literature Review
Long-term use of Risperidone may be linked to a serious skin condition in bipolar patients, affecting their overall well-being.
research Treatments for Alopecia Areata: A Network Meta-Analysis
The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
research Dutasteride: A Guide to Its Use as Monotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
research JAK Inhibitors and Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, improving their quality of life.
research Systemic Antifungals: Overview, Applications, and Costs
Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
research Pharmacology of Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
research The Effect of 5-Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells In Vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride
Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.