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research Association between nodular melanoma depth and area-based socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and preventive services use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research Visually scoring hirsutism
The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research Functional Skin Grafts: Where Biomaterials Meet Stem Cells
Advancements in creating skin grafts with biomaterials and stem cells are promising, but more research is needed for clinical application.
research Freeze-Drying of Platelet-Rich Plasma: The Quest for Standardization
The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Systematic review of the therapeutic roles of adipose tissue in dermatology
Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
research Prevalence and associated factors of comorbid skin diseases in patients with schizophrenia: a clinical survey and national health database study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Role of liposomal drug-delivery system in cosmetics
Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With ESRD in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research Therapeutic indications and other use-case-driven updates in the drug ontology: anti-malarials, anti-hypertensives, opioid analgesics, and a large term request
The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
research Platelet-rich plasma lacks evidence of clinically significant improvement in androgenetic alopecia
No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.
research Aberrant inflammasome activation as a driving force of human autoimmune skin disease
Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
research The Medicolegal Examination of Hairs
Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
research Uncovering Shortcomings in Advertising Strategies for Over-the-Counter Minoxidil Products on Amazon
Most minoxidil products on Amazon don't provide safety or side effect information.
research Long-term retrospective study on the incidence of urinary calculi in Wuwei, Gansu Province, China, 1995–2016
Urinary stones increased in Wuwei, China, especially in males, suggesting the need for better screening and healthcare.
research 689 Regional differences in scalp innervation: A pilot study of the healthy scalp
The back of the scalp has more nerve fibers than the front, which may explain why some people feel more sensitivity there.
research Konvergentna validacija farmakoekonomskih aspekata terapije benigne hiperplazije prostate u Crnoj Gori
Dutasteride is more cost-effective than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in Montenegro.
research Tissue engineering of human hair follicles using a biomimetic developmental approach
Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
research Gender differences in skin: A review of the literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research An Updated Nomenclature for Keratin-Associated Proteins (KAPs)
The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
research Dermatologic manifestations of endocrine disorders
Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
research Niosomes as a propitious carrier for topical drug delivery
Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.
research Transcriptional profiling in alopecia areata defines immune and cell cycle control related genes within disease-specific signatures
The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Bariatric Surgery and Its Effects on the Skin and Skin Diseases
Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.