research The Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia with Hormone Therapy in Transgender Men: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis
Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Lessons from Hepatitis C Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Decreased Resource Utilization Leads to Similar Efficacy in British Columbia, Canada
Supplemental testosterone may lower liver cancer risk in hepatitis C patients.
research Follicular Delivery of a Novel Peptide Therapeutic for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Response to Letter Regarding Androgen Receptor PolyQ Alleles and COVID-19
The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization: A Translational Study from Pharmacovigilance Databases to iPSC-Cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
research The Mexican Hairless Dog as a Model for Assessing the Comedolytic and Morphogenic Activity of Retinoids
Mexican hairless dogs can help test new skin treatments.
research Generalized Demodicosis and Malasseziosis in a Pug Mix Dog
The dog's skin condition improved significantly after seven days of treatment.
research Pustules
Pustules are pus-filled bumps often seen in skin conditions like acne and infections.
research A Powerful Method for Pleiotropic Analysis Under Composite Null Hypothesis Identifies Novel Shared Loci Between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer
New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
research Anti-Basal Cell Carcinoma Efficacy of a Topical Hedgehog Inhibitor Without Adverse Effects in Gorlin Syndrome Patients in a Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
research Halo Scalp Ring: An Undiagnosed Neonatal Scalp Alopecia
Halo Scalp Ring is a rare newborn hair loss that can be missed, and early diagnosis can avoid extra tests and worry for parents.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Topical finasteride reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in men and women.
research Systemic Causes of Hair Loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research Ketoconazole Use in the Treatment of Ovarian Hyperandrogenism
Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Peer Review of Computational Drug Repositioning Based on Side-Effects Mined from Social Media
The peer review highlighted the need for clearer data handling, questioned the study's validity, and recognized improvements from the original version.
research Peer Review of Computational Drug Repositioning Based on Side-Effects Mined from Social Media
Reviewers suggested the study on finding new drug uses through social media side-effects needs better methods and clearer limitations.
research Clinical Usefulness of Plasma Androstanediol Glucuronide Measurements in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
research The Treatment of Hirsutism with a Combination of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Pattern of Dermatologic Manifestations in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Cases from a Tertiary Care Hospital
The most common skin problems in polycystic ovarian disease are hirsutism and acne, and managing these symptoms is key for treatment.
research Measurement and Comparison of Various Androgen Levels in Women with Severe Acne, Hirsutism, and Androgenic Alopecia
Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
research The Diversity of Sex Development: What Conditions Affecting Sex Development Teach Us About Sexual Diversity
Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
research Alopecia Areata in a 45-Year-Old Female with Autoimmune Diseases
A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Impact of Metformin and Rosiglitazone Treatment on Glucose Transporter 4 mRNA Expression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Familial and Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.