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research Efficacy of non-surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
research The impact of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 on male reproduction and men’s health
COVID-19 might affect male fertility, but more research is needed to understand the full impact.
research Safety Analysis of Panax Ginseng in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review
Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
research Putative role for insulin resistance in depression risk in polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
research Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research 3D printed microneedles: revamping transdermal drug delivery systems
3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery by being precise, cost-effective, and less invasive.
research Skin aging as a mechanical phenomenon: The main weak links
Skin aging is largely due to differences in stiffness and elasticity between skin layers, leading to wrinkles.
research Associations between transition‐specific stress experience, nocturnal decline in ambulatory blood pressure, and C‐reactive protein levels among transgender men
Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
research Intravaginal Testosterone Improves Sexual Satisfaction and Vaginal Symptoms Associated With Aromatase Inhibitors
Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.
research Molecular insights into chronotype and time-of-day effects on decision-making
People's decision-making can be influenced by their internal biological clocks, as shown by gene expression, not just self-reported preferences for morning or evening.
research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Fractional resurfacing in the Asian patient: Current state of the art
Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
research Dietary supplementation with Essential-oils-cobalt for improving growth performance, meat quality and skin cell capacity of goats
Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.
research Manifestation of Hyperandrogenism in the Continuous Light Exposure-Induced PCOS Rat Model
Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
research Synaptic processes and immune-related pathways implicated in Tourette syndrome
The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.
research The zombie commodity: hair and the politics of its globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research Signalling by senescent melanocytes hyperactivates hair growth
Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Exploring pericyte and cardiac stem cell secretome unveils new tactics for drug discovery
New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
research Transcriptomic analysis reveals critical genes for the hair follicle of Inner Mongolia cashmere goat from catagen to telogen
Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
research Therapeutic applications and pharmacoeconomics of microneedle technology
Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
research Interfacial Adipose Tissue in Systemic Sclerosis
Unique fat cells near fibrotic areas contribute to systemic sclerosis progression.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for women in the peri- or postmenopausal phase
DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
research Dermatologie care behind bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Are there temporal subtypes of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?: using group-based trajectory modeling to identify individual differences in symptom change
The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.