research Efficacy and safety of Finasteride (5 alpha-reductase inhibitor) monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A critical review of the literature
Finasteride helps with prostate symptoms but may cause sexual side effects.
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research Clinico-investigative profile of patients of hirsutism in a tertiary level institution
Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
research Response of alopecia areata of the beard to oral tofacitinib
Oral tofacitinib is a promising treatment for beard hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Successfully Treated with Methotrexate or Just the Natural Disease Progression?
Methotrexate may help stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
research Modelo de Riesgo Psicosocial Retrospectivo para Efluvio Telógeno Post-Hospitalario en Pacientes con Úlceras por Presión
Psychosocial distress significantly contributes to hair loss in patients with pressure ulcers after hospital discharge.
research Association of Myo-Inositol and Microlipodispersed Magnesium in Androgen-Dependent Dermatological Diseases: A Retrospective Study
Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
research Dermatological diseases from a genetic perspective
New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
research ODP021 A Feminizing Adrenocortical Carcinoma Presenting with Marie-Antoinette Syndrome
A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
research Efficacy and Safety of Ablative Fractional CO 2 Laser Therapy for Localized Scleroderma: A Comprehensive Bench‐to‐Bedside Approach
CO₂ laser therapy improves skin and hair growth in localized scleroderma without severe side effects.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Activity‐based therapeutic algorithm for folliculitis decalvans: A practical tool for effective management
A new treatment plan helps manage folliculitis decalvans effectively.
research Can oral minoxidil be the game changer in androgenetic alopecia? A comprehensive review and meta-analysis comparing topical and oral minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia
Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
research BH04 Review of a dermatology nurse-led hair service
A nurse-led hair service reduced waiting times and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes for alopecia areata treatment.
research Reply to “Vitamin D status in scarring and nonscarring alopecia”
The document suggests using a topical Vitamin D treatment for hair loss rather than oral supplements and calls for more research.
research Efficacy and safety of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A meta-analysis
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
research Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I
Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
research InCISE : Instrument for Comprehensive Incisional and Surgical Evaluation
The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
research All Subcomponents of the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index–Activity (CLASI-A) are Relevant to Identify and Detect Changes in Skin Activity
All parts of the CLASI-A score are important for assessing skin activity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Graft-versus-host disease
Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
research Plastic and reconstructive surgery - do our undergraduate medical students have adequate awareness about it? Can we do something to improve their exposure, knowledge and interest in it?
Medical students lack awareness of plastic surgery's full scope, and more education is needed.
research Assessment of the Ability of the ChatGPT-5 Model to Pass the Endocrinology Specialization Exam
ChatGPT-5 can pass the endocrinology exam but isn't fully reliable for clinical decisions yet.
research LO-009 Responsiveness of the CLASI to alopecia and mucous membrane involvement: a retrospective study of prospectively collected data
Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.
research Philological Obfuscation
The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
research The Relationship of Treatment Modality in Alopecia Areata with Life Quality, Anxiety, and Depression
Alopecia areata treatment should consider life quality and mental health, not just clinical results.
research Coudability hairs: a revisited sign of alopecia areata assessed by trichoscopy
Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
research Treatment of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum ferrugineum with itraconazole.
Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Beneficial effect of spironolactone on androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research An accessible pharmacodynamic transcriptional biomarker for notch target engagement
Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.