research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka
A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
research A clinical overview of hair removal using lasers and light sources
Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
research Are sex discordant outcomes in COVID-19 related to sex hormones?
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.
research Transepidermal drug delivery: A new treatment option for areata alopecia?
Transepidermal drug delivery effectively treated areata alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Are sex hormones promising candidates to explain sex disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Are there temporal subtypes of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?: using group-based trajectory modeling to identify individual differences in symptom change
The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
research PROTECTION AGAINST CYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE-INDUCED ALOPECIA BY MINOXIDIL IN A RAT ANIMAL MODEL
Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.
research Are Nutraceuticals Effective in COVID-19 and Post-COVID Prevention and Treatment?
Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.
research Are hand preference and sexual orientation possible predicting factors for finasteride adverse effects in male androgenic alopecia?
Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
research Are fingernails a key to unlocking the puzzle of mammalian limb regeneration?
Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.
research Are scalp reductions still indicated?
Scalp reductions are no longer commonly recommended.
research Are 2D:4D finger-length ratios an indicator of androgenetic alopecia in males?
Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
research Are bald men more virile than their well thatched contemporaries?
Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.
research Are South African Wild Foods the Answer to Rising Rates of Cardiovascular Disease?
South African wild foods may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
research Are Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk of Alzheimer Disease? Lessons from Insulin Resistance, Tryptophan and Gonadotropin Disturbances and Their Link with Amyloid-Beta Aggregation
Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
research Are finasteride-related penile curvature/Peyronie’s disease Adverse Event Reports worthy of further clinical investigation? Disproportionality analysis based on both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) pharmacovigilance databases
Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
research Are the Meibomian glands “hair follicles without a hair shaft” ?
Meibomian glands are like hair follicles without a hair shaft.
research Unilateral nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola in a Saudi female
Calcipotriol cream reduced skin thickening and itching in a rare nipple condition.
research Are We Ready to Measure Skin Permeation of Modern Antiaging GHK–Cu Tripeptide Encapsulated in Liposomes?
More research is needed to effectively measure how well GHK–Cu in liposomes penetrates the skin.
research Are ABO/Rh blood groups A risk factor for polycystic ovary syndrome?
ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
research Are hair cortisol levels dependent on hair growth rate? A pilot study in rhesus macaques
Monkey hair cortisol levels are not affected by how fast their hair grows.
research Are Sunscreen Particles Involved in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?—A TEM-EDXS Analysis on Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Alopecia Biopsies (Pilot Study)
Sunscreen particles were not found in inflamed or fibrotic areas of skin in FFA patients, suggesting no direct link to the disease.
research Are STK11 polymorphisms a predictor of the response to metformin in polycystic ovarian syndrome?
STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.
research Are all adverse effects undesirable? a case of chemotherapy induced adverse effect- an exception!?
Excessive eyelash growth from erlotinib may indicate positive tumor response and help treat madarosis.
research Are PSA adjustments necessary for prostate cancer screening in men taking finasteride for hair loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
research Are the cosmetic products for skin care efficacious during and after pregnancy
Some skincare products can safely help with pregnancy-related skin changes.
research Areata progressing to totalis: A 24-month journey of hair regrowth at Dr. Batra’s
Homeopathy can safely help regrow hair and improve well-being in alopecia areata.
research Areata-Like Lupus as a Clinical Manifestation of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Arecaceae
Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.