January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” Combining PRP with hydroquinone is more effective for treating melasma than using hydroquinone alone.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
48 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Hair pain is more common in women with hair loss, but it's not linked to the cause or severity of hair loss.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.
13 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Dermatological diseases affect women's work performance more than men's.
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” Combining ultrasound and microneedles improves drug delivery through the skin.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new microneedle patch significantly improves melanoma treatment by using a special material to activate cancer-fighting drugs and disrupt cancer cells.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Long COVID recovery is hindered by smoking, with hair loss being a difficult symptom to treat.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Provide individualized, supportive care for transgender and non-binary adolescents to improve their well-being.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine” Propranolol, flunarizine, and divalproex sodium are equally effective for preventing migraines, but have different side effects.
49 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
November 2025 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” The error in figures didn't affect the study's results or conclusions.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Mycoses” Seborrheic dermatitis lowers quality of life more for women, younger people, and those with more education.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
May 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 11 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Young transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people on spironolactone have a low risk of high potassium, so frequent monitoring may not be needed.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Medicina” Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
45 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
January 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” Few dermatology programs mention gender-affirming care, highlighting a need for better training and visibility.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.
658 citations
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
57 citations
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December 2018 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
32 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
30 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.