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A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research Spironolactone is an effective and well tolerated systemic anti-androgen therapy for hirsute women
Spironolactone effectively reduces unwanted hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Types of hairline recession in androgenetic alopecia and perceptions of aging in Asian males
Hairline recession makes Asian males look older, especially in mid-young age; proper hairline position can help them look younger.
research Vitiligo: A comprehensive overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Rapid skin repigmentation on oral ruxolitinib in a patient with coexistent vitiligo and alopecia areata (AA)
A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
research Tactile innervation densities across the whole body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research Function and underlying mechanisms of seasonal colour moulting in mammals and birds: what keeps them changing in a warming world?
Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Temporary hair removal in patients with hirsutism: a clinical study.
Shaving is the most effective temporary hair removal method for facial hirsutism.
research Feline pemphigus foliaceus: a retrospective analysis of 57 cases
Triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating feline pemphigus foliaceus than prednisone.
research Feline atopic dermatitis: a retrospective study of 45 cases (2001–2012)
Cats with atopic dermatitis often have severe, year-round itching and respond well to certain treatments.
research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Epidermal Nevi
Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa associated with chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia
Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: demographic and clinical characteristics of 490 cases
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
research 8 Hair follicles and associated glands as androgen targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research Depositing α-mangostin nanoparticles to sebaceous gland area for acne treatment
α-mangostin nanoparticles improved acne with minimal irritation.
research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome
The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
research Teledermatology in the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review
Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Familial and Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.
research Liposomes and Ethosomes: Comparative Potential in Enhancing Skin Permeability for Therapeutic and Cosmetic Applications
Ethosomes enhance skin penetration better than liposomes, benefiting therapeutic and cosmetic applications.
research Transgender health and the impact of aging and menopause
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects health risks and requires careful management, especially as transgender individuals age.
research Zinc‐responsive dermatosis in goats suggestive of hereditary malabsorption: two field cases
Goats may need lifelong zinc supplements due to hereditary zinc absorption issues.
research Contact Dermatitis Associated With Nail Care Products: Retrospective Analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data, 2001–2016
Hair care products often cause contact dermatitis, especially in women and hairdressers.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions
The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
research Patients with specific skin disorders who are affected by COVID ‐19: What do experiences say about management strategies? A systematic review
Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
research Multiple perifollicular fibromas: report of a case and analysis of the literature
Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
research Conditional knock out of N-WASP in keratinocytes causes skin barrier defects and atopic dermatitis-like inflammation
N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.