research Venous and pulmonary thromboembolism and combined hormonal contraceptives. Systematic review and meta-analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
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research What should it take to describe a substance or product as 'sperm-safe'
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Pharmacological interventions for treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
research Interventions for female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research Cardiometabolic risks in polycystic ovary syndrome: long-term population-based follow-up study
Young women with PCOS have a higher risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, but these risks may decrease after age 40.
research Long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of male breast cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Sun-protection behaviors of melanoma survivors
Melanoma survivors are more likely to use sunscreen and seek shade than others, but less than half often use sunscreen and avoid the sun, and some still use tanning beds.
research Contraception and the dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
research Interventions for female pattern hair loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia alters glucose and lipid profiles and increases severity of erectile dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Finasteride, not tamsulosin, increases severity of erectile dysfunction and decreases testosterone levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Uncovering the complex relationship between balding, testosterone and skin cancers in men
Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
research Platelet-rich plasma as a therapy for androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG)*
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research S1‐Guideline Cutaneous Angiosarcomas – Update 2021
Cutaneous angiosarcomas require a combined treatment approach, but prognosis is generally poor.
research Finasteride treatment and male breast cancer: a register-based cohort study in four Nordic countries
Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Male pattern baldness and risk of colorectal neoplasia
Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
research Discrepancies in safety reporting for chronic back pain clinical trials: an observational study from ClinicalTrials.gov and publications
Inconsistent safety reporting in chronic back pain trials risks patient safety and decision-making.
research Interventions for central serous chorioretinopathy: a network meta-analysis
No treatment is clearly better for central serous chorioretinopathy, and more research is needed.
research 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors and risk of male breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research A population-based study of the risk of osteoporosis and fracture with dutasteride and finasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.
research Onion and leek consumption, garlic supplement use and the incidence of cancer
Eating onions and garlic may have health benefits, but effects vary by type and preparation.
research A Phase 3, Open-Label, Single-Arm Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Triptorelin 6-Month Formulation in Chinese Children with Central Precocious Puberty
Triptorelin effectively treats central precocious puberty in Chinese children with minimal side effects.
research THE POTENTIAL OF AI TO ENHANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
AI can greatly improve medical education by personalizing learning and enhancing skills, but challenges like cost, training, and ethics need addressing.
research Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and baricitinib: A case report and literature review
A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
research YouTube/ Bilibili/ TikTok Videos as Sources of Medical Information on Laryngeal Carcinoma: Cross-Sectional Content Analysis Study
Medical videos on YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok need better quality and more professional creators.
research Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Narrative Review
Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
research Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 and vaccines for its prevention: a review of the existing literature
COVID-19 and its vaccines can cause various skin issues due to viral effects, immune responses, and stress.