December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
The book is a detailed guide on hair growth issues and treatments, recommended for specialists and hospital libraries.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Acne
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April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
research Acne
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January 2002 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
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October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Various potential triggers may be causing the rise in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and avoiding these could help stop the disease's increase.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective and safe for treating hidradenitis suppurativa in both adults and some younger patients.
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
June 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Men with alopecia areata tend to have larger limb and trunk circumferences than healthy men.
April 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
Adult acne significantly affects quality of life, highlighting the need for early treatment to prevent scarring and psychological stress.
August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” Acne not improved by usual treatments may indicate a genetic disorder.
June 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Acne tarda is more common in women and those with darker skin, often linked to hormonal imbalances, and requires tailored treatment based on severity.
January 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” A rare ovarian tumor was diagnosed in a woman from North Brazil, and surgery is the preferred treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
October 2021 in “Más dermatología” Female androgenetic alopecia affects many women, is reversible with treatment like Minoxidil, and has significant psychological impacts.
August 2021 in “EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina” Acquired alopecia is hair loss that can be reversible or irreversible, depending on whether the hair follicle is destroyed.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Menopausal acne is mainly caused by hormonal changes and can be managed with topical treatments, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication.
January 2019 in “Paëmi Sino” Women with keloid scars often have acne and hair loss, especially those with "true" keloids, indicating a possible hormonal imbalance.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.
Patient history is key in diagnosing hair loss types.
December 2004 in “Medicine” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
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February 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.