research Comparison of clinical trials with finasteride and dutasteride.
Dutasteride reduces DHT more than finasteride, but both drugs improve BPH symptoms similarly.
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Provenge extends prostate cancer survival by about 4 months.
research Skin challenges in COVID-19 pandemic: The importance of cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals are important for managing skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Endocrinology & Metabolism News, August 2005
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Specialization and the Physician Workforce
The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Comorbidities in the US Population Using Insurance Claims
Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
research Epidemiology of Cosmetic Procedures: An Update for Dermatologists
Cosmetic procedures are growing rapidly, with safety and proper techniques being crucial.
research P33: Experimental Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
research P35: Facility Cost Analysis in Outpatient Plastic Surgery: Implications for Aesthetic Surgery in the Academic Health Center
Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
research P27: Coverage of Large Sacral Pressure Sores with the Gluteal Perforator Flap
The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
research Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Focusing on Sexual Side Effects
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
research One of These Things Is Not Like the Others: The Idea of Precedence in Health Technology Assessment and Coverage Decisions
The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
research Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Part I—Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Associated Costs in Later Lines of Therapy in the United States
Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
research Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
research Clinical effects and economical impact of dutasteride and finasteride therapy in Italian men with LUTS
Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
research Scalp cooling and chemotherapy-induced alopecia: Evaluating cost-effectiveness and insurance coverage
Scalp cooling is cost-effective for reducing hair loss from chemotherapy and should be covered by insurance.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care
Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
research Potential herbs for treatment of dandruff: A review
Herbs like neem, tulsi, and tea tree oil may treat dandruff without side effects.
research Life Style Modification, Does it Make a Difference ??
Lifestyle changes can improve skin health and reduce disease symptoms.
research Long-term renewal of hair follicles from clonogenic multipotent stem cells
Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis
The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
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 From causes of aging to death from COVID-19
Older age and related diseases increase COVID-19 risk, but anti-aging treatments might help.
research COVID-19 and endocrine and metabolic diseases. An updated statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.