November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Individualized treatment and psychological support are crucial for alopecia.
December 2015 in “Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis” A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
29 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New genetic factors linked to acne risk were discovered, highlighting the role of certain pathways and genes.
16 citations
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The niosomes effectively target hair follicles for acne treatment.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” Hair test results can be misleading due to contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to determine drug use.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
204 citations
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
66 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
59 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
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October 2014 in “Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift” Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
24 citations
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
23 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
23 citations
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July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
19 citations
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October 2013 in “Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain” The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.
18 citations
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March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
18 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
16 citations
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November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
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March 2016 in “Progress in Transplantation” Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.