research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Natural killer cells in atopic and autoimmune diseases of the skin
NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
research Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs with N-Oxide Functionalities
N-oxides are important in medicine for improving drug properties and targeting.
research Functional Food Nutrients, Redox Resilience Signaling and Neurosteroids for Brain Health
Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.
research Guidelines on the use of finasteride in androgenetic alopecia
Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
research Finasteride-its impact on sexual function and prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.
research Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
research Poster Presentations
Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
research The Effect of Mushroom Beta‐Glucans from Solid Culture of Ganoderma lucidum on Inhibition of the Primary Tumor Metastasis
Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
research Regenerative Medicine-Based Treatment for Vitiligo: An Overview
Regenerative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research for long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and meta-Analysis of Current Evidence in Randomized Controlled Trials
PRP injections help with carpal tunnel symptoms short-term, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research Perspectives on miRNAs Targeting DKK1 for Developing Hair Regeneration Therapy
Targeting a protein that blocks hair growth with microRNAs could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
research The Art of Building Living Tissues: Exploring the Frontiers of Biofabrication with 3D Bioprinting
3D bioprinting is advancing rapidly, improving regenerative therapy and drug delivery.
research A comment on the post-finasteride syndrome
The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
research The post-finasteride syndrome: possible etiological mechanisms and symptoms
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Tackling Adverse Effects
research FFA Patient Profile Analysis Based on the Authors’ Observations and a Review of the Literature—An Original Survey
Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
research Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection?
African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research Human Regulatory T Cells: Understanding the Role of Tregs in Select Autoimmune Skin Diseases and Post-Transplant Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Understanding how Regulatory T Cells work could help create treatments for certain skin diseases and cancers.
research Novel tissue mechanics-guided cellular flows drive the formation of feather follicles
Feather follicles form through specific cellular flows and mechanical changes in the skin.
research Monitoring of Wool Stretching Process Using Polarized Second Harmonic Generation
Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
research Haemostatic and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Alginate-Functionalized Polylactide Composite Containing Zinc Sulphide and Hardystonite
The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
research The Clinical Evaluation of Serum WS Biotin, a Novel Encapsulated Form of D‐Biotin With Improved Water Solubility, for Anti‐Hair Shedding Applications. A Prospective Single‐Arm, Nonrandomized, Pretest−Posttest Study
Serum WS Biotin significantly reduces hair shedding and improves hair thickness.
research Clinical and demographic characteristics of frontal fibrosing alopecia in a dermatology referral center in Bogota, Colombia: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Bogotá mainly affects postmenopausal women, with possible links to hormonal changes and sunscreen use.
research Toxic and Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System
Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.