research Off-label prescriptions: patient safety first
Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
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research GYNECOMASTIA AFTER FINASTERIDE THERAPY
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
research The finasteride riddle
Finasteride reduces low-grade prostate cancer but may not be beneficial overall.
research Estimating the Effect of Finasteride on Kallikrein Marker Levels in Blood and the Use of Converted Markers in the Four-Kallikrein Model
Finasteride improves prostate cancer prediction by adjusting kallikrein marker levels.
research Level-1 Data From the REDUCE Study and the PCPT Data
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce prostate cancer risk, but finasteride may increase higher-grade cancer risk.
research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
research Wnt signaling induces epithelial differentiation during cutaneous wound healing
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin wound healing and reducing scars.
research Stem cell quiescence acts as a tumour suppressor in squamous tumours
Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
research The Comparison of In Vitro Photosensitizing Efficacy of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes Following Photodynamic Therapy on Melanoma MUG-Mel2, Squamous Cell Carcinoma SCC-25, and Normal Keratinocyte HaCaT Cells
Liposomal curcumin improves skin cancer treatment effectiveness while sparing normal cells.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Long-Term Health Consequences
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS )
The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.
research Mobilizing Transit-Amplifying Cell-Derived Ectopic Progenitors Prevents Hair Loss from Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
research Ribonucleotide Excision Repair Is Essential to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Fixing DNA errors is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
research Testicular Seminoma in a Transgender Woman: A Case Report
Transgender women can still get testicular cancer, so proper screening is important.
research A case of primary cutaneous natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, with indolent clinical course: monoclonal expansion of Epstein-Barr virus genome correlating with the terminal aggressive behaviour
The growth of the Epstein-Barr virus in the patient's cells was linked to the worsening of her lymphoma.
research Near missed diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma in a young immunocompetent woman with a recurrent left-arm mass: A case report
A young woman with a rare skin cancer was diagnosed late because her symptoms were unusual for the disease.
research A Unique Case of Isolated Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate Secreting Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research 5α‐Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Selenium or No Selenium- That Is the Question in Tumor Patients: A New Controversy
There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
research Steroidal 5α-reductase and 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase (CYP17) inhibitors useful in the treatment of prostatic diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Expression patterns of programmed cell death 4 protein in normal human skin and some representative skin lesions
Increasing PDCD4 protein may help prevent or treat some skin cancers.
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.
research Red ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) oil: A comprehensive review of extraction technologies, chemical composition, health benefits, molecular mechanisms, and safety
Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
research Incidence of skin diseases diagnosed in a public institution: comparison between 2003 and 2014
More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase in the rat prostate by Cimicifuga racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Therapeutic use of caffeine in dermatology: A literature review
Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
research Finasteride: Middle-Age Cure-All for Alopecia and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?–Reply–I
Finasteride is effective for hair loss and may help prevent prostate cancer without increasing high-grade cancer risk.
research Clinical Pearls in Men's Health
The conclusion is that individualized treatment and proper medication use are crucial in men's health, with specific recommendations for ED, BPH, and prostate cancer management.