research Androgenic Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implications for Patient Compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
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research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
research Laser Hair Reduction And Removal
Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
research Estrogen Deprivation Effects of Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients: Incidence, Management and Outcome
Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
research Outcomes of Anatomic Reconstruction of Gunshot-Inflicted Lower Face Defects by Free Osteoseptocutaneous Fibula Flap and Expanded or Nonexpanded Temporal Scalp Flap Combination in Males
Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
research Enhancing Diabetic Wound Healing: Advances in Electrospun Scaffolds from Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Applications
Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
research Long-Term Satisfaction and Tolerability with Low-Dose Flutamide: A 20-Year Surveillance Study on 120 Hyperandrogenic Women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.
research Discriminating in Favor of or Against Men with Increased Risk of Finasteride-Related Side Effects?
Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism
The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone Replacement in Menopause
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: New Insights on the Cellular Mechanism of Skin Repair and Regeneration
PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
research Inhaled Medicines for Targeting Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Inhaling medicine may reduce side effects and improve treatment for a major lung cancer type.
research CuCS/Cur Composite Wound Dressings Promote Neuralized Skin Regeneration by Rebuilding the Nerve Cell Factory in Deep Skin Burns
The CuCS/Cur wound dressing helps regenerate nerves and heal deep skin burns by rebuilding hair follicles.
research Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Cancer Patients
Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research Acne in the Adult Female Patient: A Practical Approach
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Hair Follicle Targeting with Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Potential of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib in Treating Hair Loss
Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.
research Association of Surgical Risk With Exogenous Hormone Use in Transgender Patients
Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
research The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Dermatology Outpatients in Eastern Turkey
Almost half of the dermatology patients in Eastern Turkey use alternative medicine, which can be risky and delay proper treatment.
research The Promise and Challenges of Cell Therapy for Psoriasis
Cell therapy shows promise for treating severe psoriasis but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Environmental Exposure to Platinum Group Elements Released by Automotive Catalytic Converters: The Risk for Children
Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
research Clinical Guidance on the Monitoring and Management of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd)-Related Adverse Events: Insights from an Asia-Pacific Multidisciplinary Panel
Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.