April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger users treating hair loss.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cureus” Dermatologists need more training on isotretinoin's eye side effects.
December 2008 in “The Journal of Urology”
21 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Ayna Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi” Alopecia Areata is linked to higher depression levels.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
March 2008 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Cureus” The methods tested are reliable for assessing dandruff reduction.
January 2011 in “The Journal of Secondary Vocational Education” Isotretinoin treatment in teens with acne can cause hormonal changes, leading to menstrual irregularity and increased hirsutism.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
March 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Dermoscopy can help diagnose secondary syphilis by distinguishing it from other skin issues.
July 2020 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” The document concludes that it's concerning when a teenage boy has both gonorrhea and syphilis at the same time.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
155 citations
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December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
44 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Most patients with alopecia areata in Syria are young adult males, often with patchy scalp hair loss.
January 2025 in “The Atlantic Journal of Medical Science and Research” Many dermatology patients experience anxiety and depression, especially those with acne or psoriasis.
27 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that there is a significant lack of reporting on the sex and age of cells in skin research, which could affect clinical trials and treatments.
45 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.
9 citations
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders”
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Sexual Medicine” The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
100 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.