research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania
Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
research Menstrual Cycle Alterations during Adolescence: Early Expression of Metabolic Syndrome and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Skin Diseases in Horses
Horse skin diseases are complex to manage and often require a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Moving Beyond Boundaries: Utilization of Longitudinal Exposure–Response Model for Bounded Outcome Score to Inform Decision Making in the Accelerated Drug Development Paradigm
A 50 mg daily dose of ritlecitinib is effective for alopecia areata, with temporary treatment breaks up to 6 weeks not affecting results.
research Issues in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
research What’s Diet Got to Do With It? Basic and Clinical Science Behind Diet and Acne
Diet may influence acne development.
research P368 Rare skin disorders in IBD patients treated with anti-TNFs
Some IBD patients on anti-TNFs developed severe skin issues, but ustekinumab helped.
research 105 Spironolactone May be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Genital Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
research Limited Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment on Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.
research Therapeutic Potential of Vitex negundo for the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD): A Review
Vitex negundo may help treat PCOD, but more human studies are needed.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Proprietary Free Fatty Acid Rich Saw Palmetto Extract (USPlus® PRO) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Males: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract improves urinary symptoms and is safe for men.
research Comment on “The post-finasteride syndrome: possible etiological mechanisms and symptoms”
Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
research 5 Alpha - Reductase and Metabolic Syndrome in PCOS Patients
A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.
research Serum markers thrombophilia in pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
research Subject Index
The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
research A matter of life and death: self‐renewal in stem cells
Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
research HAIR ANALYSIS FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE. PLAUSIBILITY OF INTERPRETATION
Hair analysis can detect drug use but requires careful interpretation due to its complexity.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
research Foundations of Bayesian Networks
Bayesian networks are tools for modeling variables' probabilistic relationships, which can efficiently represent complex probabilities and help in making inferences.
research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Evaluation of bioequivalence of five 0.1 mg dutasteride capsules compared to one 0.5 mg dutasteride capsule: a randomized study in healthy male volunteers
Taking five small dutasteride capsules is the same as taking one larger capsule.
research A Review of the Role of Psychiatrists and Pediatricians in Outpatient Treatment of Adolescents with Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
Family-based treatment is the best outpatient care for stable teens with anorexia, and more research is needed on medication and treatment effectiveness for young people with eating disorders.
research The impact of hair care practices and attitudes toward hair management on exercise habits in African American women
Hair care practices and concerns about maintaining hairstyles can reduce how often African American women exercise.
research Acne scars: Classification and treatment
The book concludes that treating acne scars requires a variety of methods and patience, with no single best way to classify or treat them.
research CONTRIBUTIONS OF EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL RESEARCH TO DERMATOLOGY
Animal research has greatly advanced dermatology.
research Bayesian Hidden Markov Modelling of Blood Type Distribution for Covid-19 Cases Using Poisson Distribution
Blood type affects COVID-19 infection rates differently in Europe and Africa.