research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
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research Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Among Children
Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.
research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance
Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Androgen Excess, and the Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women: A Longitudinal Study Based on a United Kingdom Primary Care Database
Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Common but Troubling Condition
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research Modulation of Hair Growth with Small Molecule Agonists of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway
Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
research Targeting the Wnt Pathways for Therapies
Blocking the Wnt pathway could lead to new treatments for cancer and tissue repair but requires careful development to avoid side effects.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Liposomes in Cosmeceuticals
Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Regulatory T Cells in Skin: Role of Foxp3+ CD4+ Tregs in Skin Homeostasis and Immune Tolerance
Skin's Regulatory T cells are crucial for maintaining skin health and could be targeted to treat immune-related skin diseases and cancer.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men and Women: A Comparative Study
Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
research Melatonin and the Hair Follicle
Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
research Dermatology Position Paper on the Revision of the 1982 ACR Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research Neurogenic Inflammation in Stress-Induced Termination of Murine Hair Growth Is Promoted by Nerve Growth Factor
Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
research A Pilot Study of ICG Laser Therapy of Acne Vulgaris: Photodynamic and Photothermolysis Treatment
ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Sebaceous Gland
The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
research Activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-3 Inhibits Human Hair Growth
Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Cloning of a Functional Vitamin D Receptor from the Lamprey, an Ancient Vertebrate Lacking a Calcified Skeleton and Teeth
Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
research Clinical Use of a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast
The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
research Fullerene Nanoparticles in Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications
Fullerenes show potential in skin care but need more safety research.