April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, linked to genetic factors and immune system issues, with no cure yet.
January 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Prolactin levels and gene polymorphism are not linked to vitiligo severity but are related to BMI.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” A 10-year-old boy with abnormal genital development had surgery and tests to find the cause and plan treatment.
September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Protein hair straighteners damage the hair more than hair dyes.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher levels of miR-203 may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Men with lower education levels are more likely to have erectile dysfunction if they have coronary artery disease.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
December 2014 in “Bali Medical Journal” Females have higher estrogen receptor levels in hair than males, and these levels decrease in white hair compared to black hair.
January 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Higher RBP4 levels found in people with two types of hair loss.
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August 2010 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some synthesized compounds were more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate cancer cell growth and androgen levels.
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April 2000 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
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August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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June 2015 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
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May 2002 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride doesn't harm bone density in older men with BPH.
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
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June 2015 in “Cancer” Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
August 2012 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” The issue discussed China's research contributions, systematic review improvements, and featured various medical studies and trials.
November 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride may lower the chance of finding prostate cancer in men with enlarged prostates.
Finasteride and dutasteride might lower melanoma risk.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.