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The reviews critique three psychology books, noting skepticism about a personality inventory for teens, praising a practical guide on body image issues, and recommending a book on grief therapy.
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research This Month in Clinical Urology
New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research Alterations in androgen conjugate levels in women and men with alopecia
Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
research Dermatologic therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
research Comprehensive review of oral minoxidil in alopecia
Oral minoxidil effectively treats different types of hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Clinical features and trichoscopy
Early detection and trichoscopy are key for treating hair loss effectively.
research A Review on Finasteride: A 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors, its Mechanism, Facts and Benefits
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues with minimal side effects.
research Laser Assisted Delivery of Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia
Using lasers to deliver minoxidil can potentially improve its effectiveness in treating male pattern hair loss.
research Finasteride drug safety alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Depression, suicidal thoughts with finasteride (Propecia)
Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
research No clear link between finasteride and suicidality
No clear link found between finasteride and suicidal thoughts or actions.
research Analysis of familial history in Chinese patients with androgenetic alopecia
Family history affects hair loss severity and onset more in men than women.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting both men and women, with varying patterns and prevalence among different races.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or common baldness, is the main cause of hair loss in men due to shrinking hair follicles from hormones, and it's normal but can be a problem if it's too much or too early.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men and women
Androgenetic alopecia causes distressing hair loss in aging men and women.
research Finasteride launched for androgenetic alopecia in the US
Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
research Antiandrogens — Basic Concepts for Treatment
Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
research Index of Suspicion
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
research The Use of Micrografts and Minigrafts in the Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Face and Scalp
Micrografts and minigrafts are safe and effective for hair transplantation in facial and scalp reconstruction, providing high patient satisfaction.
research Testosterone metabolism in the skin. A review of its function in androgenetic alopecia, acne vulgaris, and idiopathic hirsutism including recent studies with antiandrogens
Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research The stumptailed macaque as a model for baldness: effects of minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth in early baldness stages and prevents baldness in non-bald scalps.
research Development and characterization of phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
research Alopecia and hirsutism*
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Telogen Effluvium
Trichoscopy is not specific for diagnosing telogen effluvium and both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia often occur together.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): Does It Work?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can improve hair thinning in male pattern baldness patients, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Androgеnеtic Alopеcia: A Comprеhеnsivе Rеviеw of Pathogеnеsis, Diagnosis, and Trеatmеnt Options
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss, and early, ongoing treatment is key for best results.
research Hyperandrogenism in Dermatology: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
Hyperandrogenism in women affects skin and quality of life, but treatment is complex due to lack of guidelines.
research Mult-trait analysis of GWAS - Perceived youtfulness - UKBB
The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to how youthful people look, with some differences between males and females.