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research Post-Treatment Management of Breast Cancer and Other Conditions: Expert Advice from 1969
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
research Restoring Dry, Damaged Hair with a Novel Natural Wheat Protein and Wheat Germ Oil-Containing Shampoo and Conditioner Line
The shampoo and conditioner improved dry, damaged hair significantly after three uses.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Study
Combining PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride significantly improved hair regrowth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Thyroid Cancer: Coincidence or More?
The document suggests a possible link between hair loss and thyroid cancer, but doesn't provide definite proof.
research BH07: Testosterone Deficiency in Men with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Newly Recognized Condition
Post-finasteride syndrome causes various symptoms in men using finasteride, with no known cure.
research Hair Growth Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil, tretinoin, and finasteride may help hair regrowth in mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
research Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenic Alopecia: Myth or Effective Tool
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
research Reversal of Baldness in Patient Receiving Minoxidil for Hypertension
Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
research Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Recurrence of Alopecia Areata in a Patient Receiving Etanercept Injections
Etanercept may not prevent alopecia areata from coming back.
research Neuroactive Steroid Levels Are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post-Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
research Hair Coloring, Permanent Styling, and Hair Structure
Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Children: Report of 20 Cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Serum Biotin Levels in Women Complaining of Hair Loss
Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.
research Semen Parameters Among Transgender Women With a History of Hormonal Treatment
Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient
Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
research Permanent Alopecia Following Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
research Laser Treatment for Female Facial Hirsutism: Are Quality-of-Life Benefits Sustainable?
Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
research Dynamic Gender Presentations: Understanding Transition and De-Transition Among Transgender Youth
The conclusion is that supportive environments are crucial for the mental health and well-being of transgender individuals during gender transition or de-transition.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.
research Oral Tofacitinib Monotherapy in Korean Patients with Refractory Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
research Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
research Hair Regrowth Following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in an Elderly Patient with Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
research Transient Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata Universalis
Tofacitinib temporarily regrew hair in a man with alopecia, but its effects didn't last.