research Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH and hair loss but may cause sexual side effects.
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research The Probable Destructive Mechanisms Behind COVID-19 on Male Reproductive System and Fertility
COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
research Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata Responsive to Leflunomide and Anthralin—Potentially Undiscovered JAK/STAT Inhibitors?
Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
research Filler-Induced Alopecia
Dermal fillers can cause hair loss, so dermatologists should be aware.
research Alopecia and Techniques in Hair Restoration: An Overview for the Cosmetic Surgeon
Hair loss can be reversed or even cured using advanced hair restoration techniques, with rare complications like swelling and bleeding.
research Calcipotriene Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel: A New Combination Therapy for Scalp Psoriasis
The new gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone is effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
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research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Aging of Hair
Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
research Ethnic Hair Update: Past and Present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
research The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function
A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
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 Emerging Treatments in Alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research Unconventional Medicine in Dermatology Outpatients in Turkey
About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
research Simultaneous Effects of Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol Succinate on Local Hair Growth Promotion and Systemic Absorption of Topically Applied Minoxidil in a Mouse Model
Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
research A Meta-Analysis of the Evidence for Assisted Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Atrophic Acne Scars
Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.
research Current Indications of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Plastic Surgery: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
research Under Development JAK Inhibitors for Dermatologic Diseases
New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review
Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
research A Genomic Approach to Susceptibility and Pathogenesis Leads to Identifying Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Brain-Derived Nerve Factor and Neurotrophins in Androgenetic Alopecia
Lower growth factors linked to balding in androgenetic alopecia.
research Modern Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients
Artificial hair implantation is generally safe and can restore hair when other treatments fail, but some patients may experience side effects.
research An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological Clinical Disorders of Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research 6-Gingerol Inhibits Hair Cycle via Induction of MMP2 and MMP9 Expression
6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
research The Cutaneous Side Effects of Selective BRAF Inhibitors and Anti-CTLA4 Agents: The Growing Role of the Dermatologist in the Management of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
Dermatologists are crucial for managing skin side effects in metastatic melanoma patients using vemurafenib and ipilimumab.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata: Intradermal Injection Versus Topical Application with Transepidermal Delivery via Either Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser or Microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
research Comparison of Finasteride, Metformin, and Finasteride Plus Metformin in PCOS
Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
research Outcomes of Tissue Expander Application for Scalp Reconstruction in Extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.
research The Case for Case Reports
Case reports are important in medical science for discovering drugs and identifying rare conditions, despite their limitations.
research Evaluation of Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor to Assess the Association Between Psoriasis and Depression
People with psoriasis and depression have lower BDNF levels, which could help measure depression in those with psoriasis.