16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” This study identified two significant genomic regions potentially involved in hair development and growth in Casertana pigs, highlighting FOXN3 and ARHGEF10 as candidate genes associated with a hairless phenotype.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review identifies evidence of sexual adverse effects, particularly linked to finasteride, in men using systemic dermatologic medications but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “British Journal of Nursing” This article guides advanced clinical practitioners in performing dermatological assessments and examinations, addressing the common issue of feeling unprepared among these practitioners despite the high prevalence of skin problems they encounter.
3 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that taking Vitamin D supplements may be associated with a higher risk of hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal.
February 2018 in “Trends in Immunology” This study demonstrated that antigens from the skin bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis can stimulate CD8+ T cells, which in turn enhance wound healing.
June 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” This study found that taking 1 mg of finasteride daily for male-pattern hair loss significantly reduces serum PSA levels, suggesting similar PSA adjustment is needed as for higher doses during prostate cancer screening.
February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article suggests that male pattern hair loss might have historically served as an evolutionary signal for women to choose younger male partners, potentially improving population fitness.
36 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that sexual and erectile function in men taking finasteride 1 mg did not significantly differ from age-matched controls, suggesting sexual side effects may be less common than previously reported.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Drug safety - case reports” In this report, two women treated with alitretinoin experienced persistent curling of their previously straight hair, suggesting a likely causal link between the medication and hair texture changes.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
September 2016 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Planting trees and doing yoga might make you feel better; yoga can help with asthma symptoms, and certain treatments can improve female hair loss.
January 2013 in “China Medical Abstract of Dermatology” This study found that finasteride reduced the severity of acne in both male and female patients without apparent side effects.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
September 2017 in “ics.org”
90 citations
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses management strategies for sexual side effects of aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and reports no original clinical findings.
44 citations
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July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, treatment with 1 mg of finasteride was associated with stable sexual function, suggesting that sexual side effects may be less common than indicated in clinical trials.
23 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes the unexpected development of alopecia areata in kidney-pancreas transplant recipients undergoing cyclosporine-based immunosuppressive therapy, suggesting a complex relationship between the treatment and disease.
12 citations
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October 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses the current state of alopecia areata treatments, noting that while recent advances such as Janus Kinase inhibitors show promise, persistent challenges like limited efficacy, safety concerns, and patient compliance highlight the need for innovative drug discovery and development strategies.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” In a randomized study, men treated with dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia experienced sexual adverse events at twice the rate of those on placebo during 24 weeks, but these events were mild, moderate, and resolved after treatment.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia was not associated with increased sexual dysfunction compared to an age-matched control group.
9 citations
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April 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Test liver enzymes and triglycerides every 5-6 months, and cholesterol levels in the first two months for acne patients on isotretinoin.
4 citations
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February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, a 300 mcg daily testosterone patch significantly increased satisfying sexual episodes and sexual desire in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder not receiving estrogen, compared to placebo.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, Alhanshali and co-authors reported that low-dose oral minoxidil, used for treating androgenetic alopecia, may worsen hangover symptoms in some male patients, potentially due to interactions with alcohol that affect blood pressure and metabolic processes.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Psychology” In this study, researchers found that venture capitalists with below-average physical attractiveness are more influenced by the attractiveness of entrepreneurs when making investment decisions, and this sensitivity changes between investment rounds.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Current psychiatry” This review discusses the guidelines for using and monitoring mood stabilizers in bipolar disorders, highlighting that only a minority of patients receive guideline-adherent monitoring.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “CU Scholar (University of Colorado Boulder)” This review discusses the historical practice of postmortem mutilation in Early America, highlighting its role in intercultural communication, racialized violence, and the construction of racial identities; it reports no new empirical findings.
March 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil doesn't affect blood pressure in patients taking blood pressure meds.
January 2025 in “Animal Science Journal” This study reported that the coat hairs of golden takin, living in harsh environments, have unique structural features compared to cattle, with overcoat hairs having continuous medullated tissue and undercoat hairs being finely crimped, potentially contributing to temperature regulation in cold conditions.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study measured hyperkalemia rates in women using spironolactone for acne, hair loss, and hirsutism to evaluate the necessity of laboratory monitoring, examining variations among different age, racial, and ethnic groups.