research Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
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research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Systematic Review of Psychological Interventions for Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Scarring Alopecia
Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
research Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research Trichotillomania in Children
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp, and parents may not notice; stress can trigger it, and asking detailed questions helps in diagnosis and treatment.
research Validated HPTLC method for the simultaneous determination of alfuzosin, terazosin, prazosin, doxazosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical formulations
Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
research Treatments for alopecia areata: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis
Some treatments like pentoxifylline with topical corticosteroids might work for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to find the best one.
research Comparison of quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata
Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
research Bladder Cancer Survival of Men Receiving 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.
research The difficult hair loss patient: A particular challenge
Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
research Association of Spironolactone Use With Risk of Cancer
Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.
research Development and validation of a new gas flame ionization detector method for the determination of finasteride in tablets
New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
research Association between Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist and Mortality in SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy does not significantly reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients.
research Effect of testosterone on chests and abdomens of transgender men
Testosterone increases hair growth and acne in transgender men.
research Hospital-based prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among Omani women
About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.
research Determinants of the influence and experiences of cosmetic and aesthetics profiling on interpersonal relationships among Indian patients
Cosmetic procedures generally improve social interactions and self-esteem, especially for women.
research Effect of camouflaging agents on psychologic well-being: A cross-sectional survey of hair loss patients
Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
research Assessing the reliability of the Modified Wash Test.
The Modified Wash Test is reliable for diagnosing hair loss conditions and determining treatment priority.
research Problems Associated with the Recognition and Confirmation of Low-Dose Endocrine Toxicities
Confirming low-dose endocrine toxicities is difficult and requires more research.
research Risk of rhabdomyolysis from 5-α reductase inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
research Genetic variants in AR and SHBG and resistance to hormonal castration in prostate cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Understanding patient and physician perceptions of male androgenetic alopecia treatments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
research Assessment, reliability, and validity of trichoscopy in the evaluation of alopecia in women
Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
research Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction, and Improvement in Headaches After Endoscopic Brow-lift
Endoscopic brow-lift is effective and well-tolerated, with high patient satisfaction and improved appearance.
research Determination of Minoxidil by Bleaching the Permanganate Carrier Solution in a Flow-Based Spectrophotometric System
The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
research Potentiometric determination of Minoxidil in topical use pharmaceutical samples
Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
research Development of the Hair & Scalp CARE questionnaire: Measuring the impact of hair and scalp issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations
Healthier hair and scalp improve mental wellbeing.
research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and The Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis.
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
research Longer TA repeat but not V89L polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 gene may confer acne risk in the Chinese population
Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.