62 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
November 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Medical Genomics” A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
502 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” A woman with lupus and severe nerve damage improved with specific treatments.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hormonal imbalances in women can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss, needing combined medical and mental health care.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” High-dose ciclosporin significantly improved a young cat's severe skin condition.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” The 11th AICPE Congress in Rimini was a major event in European aesthetic plastic surgery.
October 2023 in “Pediatric dermatology” Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa show specific genetic mutations linked to different types of the disease.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
5 citations
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July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
143 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
40 citations
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.