In 2020, a new online survey was made to help identify Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, but it needs some improvements for better understanding and accuracy.
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October 2009 in “Steroids” 5α-reductase inhibitors, like Finasteride and Dutasteride, help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that a new questionnaire to assess mental health in alopecia patients shows low rates of seeking mental health services and support groups.
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June 2017 in “Biochimie open” All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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July 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A new cream, DHMEQ, reduces allergic skin inflammation effectively.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ARQ-234, a protein designed to treat atopic dermatitis, shows increased effectiveness in early testing.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The Scalp Photographic Index (SPI) is a reliable tool for assessing scalp conditions.
April 2026 in “Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety” Finasteride is high-risk for cognitive disorders, while Carbidopa/Levodopa, Topiramate, and Clonazepam are moderate-risk.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The AI model DIET-AI effectively diagnoses skin diseases as well as doctors.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
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March 2017 in “PeerJ” Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
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October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
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July 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists should address erectile dysfunction in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
August 2025 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium negatively affects quality of life, increasing stress, depression, and anxiety.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Scalp hair loss significantly worsens life quality for many children, especially as they age.
March 2026 in “The Aging Male” PDE5 inhibitors cause earlier adverse events in BPH treatment, requiring careful monitoring.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and need specific interventions to improve it.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
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December 2002 in “Controlled Clinical Trials” Simple methods using DHT levels effectively assess compliance.
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.