research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
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30 / 1000+ results research Human Hair in Personal Identification and Documenting Drug and Substance Abuse
Human hair is valuable for identifying people and detecting drug use.
research The Potential for Occupational Exposure of Veterinarians to Ketamine Resulting in Positive Drug Tests
Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.
research Hair Versus Nails: Is There a Place for Other Keratin Matrices?
Nails are a useful alternative to hair for analyzing long-term substance exposure.
research What Factors Play a Role in Unhealthy Hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care
The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
research Neonatal Finasteride Administration Decreases Dopamine Release in Nucleus Accumbens After Alcohol and Food Presentation in Adult Male Rats
Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
research Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa: Analysis of Prevalence, Mortality, Outcomes, and Endocrine Changes
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
research Signs of Physical Abuse and Neglect in the Elderly Patient
Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research Dermatological Symptoms and Sexual Abuse: A Review and Case Reports
Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Indirect Clinical Markers for the Detection of Anabolic Steroid Abuse Beyond Conventional Doping Control in Athletes
New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males: Sexual and Reproductive Perspective
Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
research Knowledge and Beliefs About the Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study in Community Pharmacy Settings
Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age: A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research Characteristics of 60 Adult Chronic Hair Pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
research Female Doping: Observations From a Data Lake Study in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland
Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
research Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
research A Review on Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Drugs in Hair Using Various Instrumental Techniques
Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
research Compared to Controls, Individuals with Lichen Planopilaris Have More Depression, Lower Self-Esteem, and Lower Quality of Life
People with Lichen Planopilaris tend to be more depressed, have lower self-esteem, and a worse quality of life.
research Dermatological Aspects of Synthetic Cannabinoid Addiction
Synthetic cannabinoid addiction can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss.
research Evidence-Based Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care
Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
research A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study of Fluoxetine in Trichotillomania
Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
research Treatment of Tourette’s Syndrome With Finasteride
Finasteride may effectively reduce Tourette's syndrome symptoms and improve life quality.
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies
Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.