research Impact of Alpha Blockers, 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy on Sexual Function
Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
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research Commentary: Treatment of lichen planopilaris
Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
research An Unusual Case of Thalamic Stroke in a Young Adult With Patent Foramen Ovale and Finasteride Use
Stopping finasteride and closing PFO can help prevent strokes in young adults.
research PI3K/Akt signaling pathway is essential for de novo hair follicle regeneration
PI3K/Akt pathway is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Current Status of Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
research Association between air quality index and risk of alopecia areata: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Higher air pollution increases the risk of alopecia areata.
research Trazodone by epigenetic mechanism can reverse the post finasteride syndrome
Trazodone might help reverse post finasteride syndrome.
research Effect of neurosteroid dehydroepiandrosterone on the higher nervous activity of old non-human primates
DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.
research Cognitive effects of testosterone and finasteride administration in older hypogonadal men.
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Poster Abstracts
The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
research The pathogenesis of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
research The Changing Landscape of Alopecia Areata: The Therapeutic Paradigm
New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
research Alopecia areata: a review on diagnosis, immunological etiopathogenesis and treatment options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research News in brief
Japanese researchers created new hair follicles from human cells that grew hair when put into mice, and other findings showed a link between eye disease severity and corneal thickness, gene mutations affecting hearing and touch, and the safety of the shingles vaccine for adults over 50.
research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer
Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
research Multi‐tasking epidermal stem cells: Beyond epidermal maintenance
Epidermal stem cells have various roles in skin beyond just maintenance, including forming specialized structures and aiding in skin repair and regeneration.
research Context-dependent effect of sPLA2-IIA induced proliferation on murine hair follicle stem cells and human epithelial cancer
sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
research Book reviews
The reviews highlighted practical advice and insights from various psychology and therapy books.
research Stem cells in tissues, organoids, and cancers
Stem cells are crucial for tissue growth, cancer treatment, and disease modeling, but challenges remain in clinical use.
research Alterations of gut microbiota composition in post-finasteride patients: a pilot study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Follicular Transplantation
Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Evaluation of a hot‐wire hair removal device compared to razor shaving
The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
research Buddha's Way and Modern Approach to Overcome Stress and Anxiety
Buddhist meditation techniques are better for reducing stress and anxiety than modern methods.
research How Do You Treat Premature Hair Loss in Women in Your Practice
The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
research Menopause in Women, Andropause in Men: Myth, Reality, and Management
Menopause is a clear hormonal transition in women, while men experience a gradual testosterone decline, with some needing lifestyle changes and targeted therapy.
research Surface modification and endothelialization of biomaterials as potential scaffolds for vascular tissue engineering applications
Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
research Post-finasteride syndrome
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
research Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B deficiency due to a novel missense mutation in the coiled-coil domain
A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
research Micronutrients for Hair and Nails
Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.