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This study discusses the difficulties in interpreting and communicating the association of 5α-reductase inhibitors with impaired libido and erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia due to the use of odds ratios instead of relative risks.

This study observed that areola formation in mice requires exposure to pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain, beyond individual stimuli like hormonal milieu or strain alone.

This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.

This study observed that PCOS patients from migration or minority backgrounds often face lower quality of life, higher depression rates, and reduced self-esteem, suggesting that socioeconomic and sociocultural factors may play significant roles.

This study found that in male mice, microglial changes due to a Parkinson's-like lesion were influenced by sex hormones, with dutasteride treatment preventing some effects.

This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.

This systematic review reported that habit reversal training showed the most consistent benefit for treating pediatric trichotillomania, while evidence for pharmacological treatments and alternative therapies like N-acetylcysteine remains insufficient, highlighting the need for early behavioral intervention and further research into standardized treatment protocols.

This study found that solid-state fermentation using probiotic lactic acid bacteria significantly enhanced the antioxidant properties and bioactive composition of Radix Angelica gigas compared to non-fermented herbs, suggesting a potential method for modernizing traditional herbal medicine.

In this study conducted in Trinidad, higher income was associated with reduced risk of menstrual dysfunction and combined hyperandrogenism/menstrual dysfunction, impacting mental and overall health in women with probable PCOS.

In this survey study, 259 hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 18-59 reported long-term symptoms, with 92.5% experiencing ongoing issues such as hair loss, fatigue, and shortness of breath, highlighting the prevalence of long COVID-19 conditions.

This study identified specific genetic markers related to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep, which may aid breeders in making informed selection and breeding decisions for improved fine wool production.

This article reviews the current understanding and rising prevalence of gender incongruence, detailing the authors' extensive experience with gender affirmative surgeries, but reports no new clinical data.

In this study, more than half of elderly residents in geriatric homes were found to be overweight but did not regularly take vitamins and minerals.

This edition of the journal reviews major advances in hair restoration surgery, documenting increased popularity and technique improvements, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight ongoing challenges and call for balanced patient counseling.

In this update, researchers incorporated TGA-approved Janus Kinase inhibitors into the Australian treatment guidelines for chronic, moderate to severe Alopecia areata, aiming to enhance recommended therapies by providing guidance on the use and management of these systemic medications.

This case report from a pediatric setting highlighted how an 11-year-old with Hashimoto thyroiditis experienced atypical manifestations such as short stature, pubertal issues, and hair loss after starting levothyroxine therapy, underscoring the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care to improve health outcomes.

In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with hypothyroidism was found to have Hashimoto thyroiditis after presenting with hair loss, short stature, and pubertal disturbances; the study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and personalized thyroid hormone therapy for better outcomes.

In this study, clinical case reports of three patients with advanced plaque scalp psoriasis treated with combination therapy including betamethasone dipropionate cream showed symptom relief within 2–3 weeks, highlighting the effectiveness of this treatment approach for managing scalp psoriasis.

This review highlights the potential of peptide-based PROTACs (pPROTACs) in expanding the target range of protein degraders beyond small-molecule limitations, particularly for undruggable proteins, by utilizing advances in design, conjugation, and bioPROTAC technology.

This study found that hair manganese levels did not vary by acute coronary syndrome or stable coronary artery disease severity, but a modest, non-significant correlation with body mass index suggests a potential link between manganese homeostasis and cardiometabolic status that warrants further investigation.

This study found that rural residents in the Erbil Governorate of Iraq had significantly higher vitamin D levels compared to urban residents, despite widespread awareness but limited preventive actions regarding vitamin D deficiency.

This study found that integrating machine learning enhances the predictive accuracy of forensic DNA phenotyping from low template DNA, achieving high accuracy for traits like eye color, although challenges remain for admixed populations and complex traits.

This review discusses the heterogeneity of Tregs in normal and tumor environments, emphasizing the complexity of targeting tumor-resident Tregs while maintaining systemic immune tolerance, but reports no new findings.

This study found that immune privilege is preserved in hair follicles of nonsegmental vitiligo patients compared to those with alopecia areata, potentially protecting follicular melanocytes from autoimmune attacks.

In this study of 200 pregnant women in District Mardan, researchers found a high prevalence of zinc deficiency, with 63% having low zinc levels, alongside dietary and lifestyle factors that may influence maternal and fetal health.

This study proposes a model suggesting that the ratio of keratin 15 to keratin 14 in epidermal keratinocytes promotes a progenitor state and opposes differentiation, based on insights from both cell culture and transgenic mouse models.

In this study, plasmatherapy was found to improve immune status indicators in patients with vitiligo, particularly benefiting those with segmental vitiligo by normalizing immune markers and reducing IL-6 levels, suggesting its potential as an adjunct treatment to slow depigmentation progression.

This study observed that among breast cancer patients at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, common chemotherapy side effects impacted dietary patterns, leading many patients to be moderately malnourished, while 82% were overweight or obese, posing a higher risk of cancer recurrence.

This review discusses the current therapies for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing topical formulations like minoxidil and finasteride and exploring the potential of dutasteride-loaded nanocarriers for targeting hair follicles to minimize systemic side effects from oral treatment.

This study found that among Pakistani patients with diffuse hair fall, a significant 79.17% had vitamin D3 deficiency, suggesting that early recognition and treatment of this deficiency may help reduce hair loss.