April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
June 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
January 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Early diagnosis, genetic testing, and innovative treatments are crucial for managing complex medical conditions.
July 2005 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth in men but can cause side effects like decreased libido.
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
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September 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation linked to KID syndrome was found, expanding genetic knowledge.
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
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August 2020 in “F1000Research” Better understanding and new treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa are emerging, but more research is needed.
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December 2008 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
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June 1998 in “Clinical Genetics” Ambras syndrome's genetic cause is unknown, as it isn't linked to androgen levels.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.
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August 2008 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to autoinflammation and immune system issues.
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.
March 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Using lyopreserved umbilical tissue allograft may improve healing and reduce recurrence of pilonidal cysts.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Mosaic Klinefelter syndrome can affect male fertility and may be missed in routine tests.
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A new EDA gene mutation was found in a Chinese family with a specific skin disorder.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical finasteride may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.