research Surgical Atlas: Primary Hypospadias Repair with Buccal Mucosa
Using buccal mucosa for hypospadias repair in children is effective and reduces complications.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30 / 62 results 
research A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Finasteride Combined with a Biodegradable Self-Reinforced Poly L-Lactic Acid Spiral Stent in Patients with Urinary Retention Caused by Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Status of Sex Reassignment Surgery for Gender Identity Disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
research Continued Improvement in Pressure-Flow Parameters in Men Receiving Finasteride for 2 Years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
research Fox Fordyce Disease in a Prepubertal Girl
A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
research Geographic Tongue in Two Children with Nonpustular Psoriasis
Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis in Children: An Indian Experience
Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
research Bullous Impetigo and Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of Blistering Conditions in Pregnancy
Pregnant women with blisters should be checked for bullous impetigo.
research Hair and Nails
Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
research Androgens and Human Hair Growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus: Review on the Entity and Therapeutic Approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Bubble Hair – A Possible Explanation for Its Distribution
Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
research Antiandrogen Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Finasteride for Females
Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
research Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Effects of Finasteride in Patients with Inflammatory Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
research Cosmetic Aspects of Pregnancy
Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.
research The Effect of Spironolactone on Genital Skin 5α-Reductase Activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation
Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.