research Distinguishing Gender Identity From Biological Sex in Dermatologic Health Care: Methods, Harms, and Paths Forward (Preprint)
Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
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research The Relation of the SHBG Gene Polymorphism (rs1799941) with PCOS in a Group of Iraqi Women
Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
research “I wouldn’t wish alopecia on my worst enemy” Adolescents’ and Parents’ Experiences of Alopecia
Alopecia causes emotional distress, and better psychological support is needed.
research Non-binary or genderqueer genders
Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
research CHAPTER 1 Facial Feminization Surgery: A Global Approach
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40thAnnual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Serum lipoprotein (a) as an atherosclerosis risk factor in men with androgenic alopecia
Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and psychological well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis
People with androgenetic alopecia often experience more anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women and Its Male Equivalent
High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors and risk of male breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research GYNECOMASTIA AFTER FINASTERIDE THERAPY
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
research Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research AGA practitioner challenges: A mixed‐methods pilot survey
Practitioners treating hair loss need better education and resources to overcome challenges like commercial bias and ethical dilemmas.
research What Is the Male Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype?
Men can have genetic risks for PCOS-related traits like obesity and diabetes.
research Absence of Male-Pattern Baldness in Men with X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis?
Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis may not experience typical male-pattern baldness.
research (798) Finasteride 1 mg: Silent Impacts on Male Fertility Despite Preserved Hormonal Balance
Finasteride 1 mg reduces semen quality without affecting hormones.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
research Male pattern baldness: current treatments, future prospects
Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
research P25: Assessing the clinicophenotypic characteristics and metabolic changes in males with early‐onset androgenetic alopecia and altered hormonal profile: a comparative cross‐sectional study
research Current Literature Review
The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
research Finasteride: not guilty after all?
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase aggressive cancer risk slightly.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Male pattern baldness linked to prostate problems
Men with pattern baldness may have a higher risk of prostate issues.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
New understanding of hair loss could lead to better treatments.
research Cyclic dynamics of hair follicles and the effect of minoxidil on the bald scalps of stumptailed macaques
Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
research “Coming home to my body”: A qualitative exploration of gender-affirming care-seeking and mental health
Gender-affirming care greatly improves mental health for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Co-administration of Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica Modulates Finasteride-induced Oxidative Stress and Haematological Alterations
Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.