June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that sex-related differences in pharmacological response have been observed in SARS-CoV-2 infection, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus, with implications for treatment strategies; for example, men may respond better to genomic vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, while women may benefit more from certain antiviral medications.
7 citations
,
November 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report identifies an association between trichothiodystrophy and a urologic malformation with primary hypercalciuria, adding to the spectrum of TTD-related abnormalities.
1 citations
,
April 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that Krox20 is overexpressed in scar fibroblasts and may play a role in scar formation by upregulating genes involved in tissue remodeling and wound healing.
1 citations
,
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum levels of testosterone and DHT compared to controls, suggesting a significant role of serum androgens in AGA development and progression.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” This source does not report specific results or findings, instead it provides details about the affiliation of the researchers and reference details for the publication.
January 2023 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” This study suggests that increased levels of ischemia-modified albumin, indicating oxidative stress, are associated with greater severity of acne vulgaris.
April 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” In this study, microneedling was found to be an effective alternative for treating alopecia areata, with most patients experiencing increased hair growth and density within affected areas within three months.
January 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” In this study, treatment with minoxidil led to clinical improvement in hair growth and density for most of the 10 patients with traction alopecia, starting around 3 months and completing by 6 months.
December 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal” This study reported that prostaglandin D2 levels were significantly lower in both the serum and tissue of Egyptian patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that systemic oxidative stress in female pattern hair loss may be related to NRF2 deficiency, and NRF2 activators might assist in treatment.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia patients had significantly lower serum levels of paraoxonase 1, which correlated with disease severity and suggests a role of oxidative stress in its pathogenesis.
October 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” In this study, 20 patients with androgenetic alopecia experienced clinical improvement characterized by increased hair growth and density after using topical minoxidil for 3 to 12 months, suggesting its effectiveness as a treatment option for both men and women.
January 2020 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study found that the expression of IGF-1 receptor was significantly reduced in women with female androgenetic alopecia compared to healthy controls.
29 citations
,
January 2005 in “Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants” This article reviews the clinical characteristics and treatment options for various common bacterial skin infections but presents no new clinical results.
9 citations
,
March 2021 in “Hormones” This review discusses how COVID-19 may affect gonadal function and potential gender differences, but reports no clinical results; it highlights possible mechanisms and new treatment approaches from recent literature.
5 citations
,
September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that skin conditions are highly prevalent among women and girls with Turner syndrome, with dermatological concerns being common in early life, yet most individuals do not receive dermatology referrals at diagnosis, highlighting the need for specialized care to improve quality of life.
December 2008 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” This case report describes a 35-year-old Taiwanese man whose hair loss improved significantly after treatment for syphilis, suggesting a link between his condition and the infection.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider alpha-gal syndrome in patients with unexplained chronic skin issues.
January 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
1 citations
,
January 2008
2 citations
,
July 2021 in “Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie” In this study, isotretinoin provided complete remission in some patients with vulvar Fordyce adenitis, a condition causing painful recurrent lesions on the labia minora and inner labia majora.
9 citations
,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that Trichostasis spinulosa should be considered in diagnosing treatment-resistant open comedone-like lesions and that skin surface biopsy might be an effective diagnostic method.
10 citations
,
June 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the updated European Training Requirements for the specialty of Dermatology and Venereology, emphasizing the harmonization of curriculum to improve specialist training across Europe, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting follicular occlusion and inflammation as key factors in disease development, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
,
May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” This study reviews the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may impact male fertility, noting potential disruptions in spermatogenesis and hormone secretion, and underscores the need for follow-up in recovered men.
June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This letter to the editor discusses the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction as reported in a previous study, but presents no new findings.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping finasteride showed significant vascular, neurologic, and hormonal abnormalities, with severe erectile dysfunction being common.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
January 2021 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” A dermatologist helped identify syphilis in a teenager who only had hair loss.