research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research Estimation methods for human circadian phase by use of peripheral tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research The Friar Tuck sign in trichotillomania
An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
research Attitudes and practices of dermatologists and primary care physicians who treat patients for MPHL: results of a survey
Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
research Dermoscopic features of discoid lupus erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research The Cross-section Trichometer
The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern–another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research S1 OPIOID RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGENE LEVEL: IS THERE A ROLE FOR PROSTATE CANCER CONTROL AND CHEMOPREVENTION?
Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Multiple Myeloma–Associated Amyloidosis Presenting With Acrolocalized Acquired Cutis Laxa
A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.
research Videodermoscopy in the evaluation of hair and scalp disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research Microtechnology-based methods for organoid models
Microtechnology methods improve organoid production for medical research.
research The human tri-peptide GHK and tissue remodeling
The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
research MicroRNA/mRNA regulatory networks in the control of skin development and regeneration
MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.
research Assessing diagnostic skill in dermatology: A comparison between general practitioners and dermatologists
Dermatologists are more accurate than general practitioners in diagnosing skin conditions, especially skin cancer.
research Electrospun fibrous sponge via short fiber for mimicking 3D ECM
The 3D electrospun fibrous sponge is promising for tissue repair and healing diabetic wounds.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
research Finasteride induced gynecomastia: Case report and review of the literature
Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.
research The zombie commodity: hair and the politics of its globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Hair loss and hyperprolactinemia in women
Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
research Trichoscopy of Dark Scalp
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
research Treatments options for alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Postmillennial breast cancer photo-narratives: Technologized terrain
The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
research The Shame of Magazine Advertising
Magazines should self-regulate and collaborate to stop deceptive ads and protect consumers.
research Determination of Cystine and Cysteine in Altered Human Hair Fibers
Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
research Valency based novel quantitative structure property relationship (QSPR) approach for predicting physical properties of polycyclic chemical compounds
The neighborhood face index (NFI) accurately predicts properties of complex molecules.
research An Exploratory Study of Television Advertising Practices: Do Profitability and Organization Size Affect Clearance Formality?
More profitable TV stations have stricter ad approval rules, and bigger stations are generally stricter too.
research Eccrine Angiomatous Hamartoma
Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.