research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
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research The Development of BRL 7660 as an Anti-Acne Agent
BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research Epidermal Development in Mammals: Key Regulators, Signals from Beneath, and Stem Cells
Skin development in mammals is controlled by key proteins and signals from underlying cells, involving stem cells for maintenance and repair.
research Pathways to Inflammation: Acne Pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Advances in Nucleoside Monophosphate Prodrugs as Anti-HCV Agents
New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
research The Cultural and Philosophical Concepts of Cosmetics in Beauty and Art Through the Medical History of Mankind
Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma, a Powerful Tool in Dermatology
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Possible Contribution of Chronobiology to Cardiovascular Health
Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.
research Skin Diseases Associated With Hepatitis C Virus: Facts and Controversies
Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
research Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form
Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
research Contraception and the Dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
research Skin Signs of Systemic Diseases
Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
research Distribution of Childhood Skin Diseases According to Age and Gender: A Single Institution Experience
Skin diseases in Turkish children vary by age and gender, with infections, eczema, acne, and allergies most common.
research The Quality of European Dermatological Guidelines: Critical Appraisal of the Quality of EDF Guidelines Using the AGREE II Instrument
European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Analysis
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Effect of Honeysuckle Extract for Color Protection of Human Hair Exposed to Sunlight Radiation
Non-ionic silicone emulsion best protects hair color from sunlight.
research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
research Cult of the Body Beautiful: At What Cost?
Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
research Detection of Mutations in the CYP21A2 Gene: Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Slovenian Couples with Conceiving Problems
Genetic screening can help diagnose and manage infertility in Slovenian couples.
research Navigating Hair Loss in Medical School: Experiences of Two Young Black Women
Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Male Rat Brain
Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
research Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: Enhancing Patient Management Through Genetic and Multisystem Studies
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Unique Treatment for Alopecia Areata Combining Epinephrine With an Intralesional Steroid
Combining epinephrine with a steroid may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
research Drug Armamentarium for Alopecia Areata
No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
research Laser for Hair Removal: A Review of Technologies and Efficacy
Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
research Scaly Papular Lesions: Treatment and Clinical Course of Actinic Keratosis
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research Automatic Alignment of Double Optical Paths in Excimer Laser Amplifier
Researchers created a system that accurately aligns laser beams automatically.