70 citations
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March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
67 citations
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
63 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Probiotics show promise for health benefits but need more research to understand how they work.
58 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
41 citations
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November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
38 citations
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October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
26 citations
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining cosmetic procedures with lifestyle changes improves antiaging results.
16 citations
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October 2007 in “Andrologia” DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.
15 citations
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July 2021 in “Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
14 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
10 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
7 citations
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January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fractional lasers could help hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” Modified PRP therapy successfully treated severe alopecia unresponsive to traditional methods.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbal shampoos are popular for being safe, effective, and eco-friendly.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Liver disease is linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with unhealthy lifestyles.
Microneedling with exosome therapy may effectively regrow hair without side effects.