research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Cataract Surgery Guidelines in Europe: A Literature Review and Document Search in 15 Countries
Cataract surgery guidelines vary across Europe, and generic finasteride sales for hair loss have grown due to pill splitting.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidoses
People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
research Development of the First Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires in Arabic for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Creation and Reliability Analysis of PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42
Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
research Topical Gabapentin and Its Relation to Cutaneous Innervation in Symptomatic Lymphocytic Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
research Current Recommendations for the Diagnostic Evaluation and Follow-Up of Patients Presenting with Symptomatic Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
research Post-COVID-19 Syndrome and Decrease in Health-Related Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Recipients After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Cohort Longitudinal Study from Northern Poland
Kidney transplant patients who had COVID-19 experienced a significant drop in their quality of life due to long-lasting symptoms.
research Becker Naevus Syndrome Associated With a Mosaic Pathogenic Variant in ACTB
A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
research Hair Disorders Associated with Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
research Trichodynia and Telogen Effluvium in COVID-19 Patients: Results of an International Expert Opinion Survey on Diagnosis and Management
COVID-19 patients often experience hair loss and scalp pain, which may be related to the severity of their infection and treatment drugs.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Keratosis Pilaris-Like Eruption During Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Literature Review And Case Report On Imatinib
Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research JAK Inhibitors and Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, improving their quality of life.
research The Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study Among Dermatological Outpatients in 13 European Countries
People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research Angiogenesis and Minoxidil
Minoxidil might cause blood vessel-related skin lesions when applied to the scalp.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society
The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
research Determination Of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes: Prospective Study
Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.
research Ocular Manifestations of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: A Rare Presentation
The report shows a young man with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had typical and additional eye problems related to the disease.
research BH03: Systemic Sclerosis and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Novel Combination of Scarring Alopecia
A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance in Young Men
Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Overnight Loss of Pigmented Hair in Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathy Treated with IVIg
IVIg treatment improved symptoms but caused permanent dark hair loss.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Cicatricial Alopecias: Diagnosis and Treatment Complexities
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.