research Increasing utility of finasteride for frontal fibrosing alopecia
Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
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research Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation
Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
research Dermatological medication effects on male fertility
Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
research Toxic shock syndrome: Recent developments in pathogenesis
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research A Review of hormone-based therapies to treat adult acne vulgaris in women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Commentary on: An Assessment of Gender Differences in Plastic Surgery Marketing in the United States: Are We Neglecting Our Male Patients?
Plastic surgery marketing in the U.S. often overlooks men, but targeted campaigns can significantly increase male clientele for cosmetic procedures.
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The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
research Paired Ear Creases of the Helix (PECH): A Possible Physical Sign
Ear creases might indicate heart disease risk, needing more research.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
research Doxil (Caelyx): an exploratory study with pharmacokinetics in patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification of Four Genetic Risk Loci and Evidence for the Contribution of WNT Signaling to Its Etiology
Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
research Measurement of Skin Permeation/Penetration of Nanoparticles for Their Safety Evaluation
Nanoparticles don't penetrate intact skin but can enter through pores or damaged skin.
research Janus kinase inhibition in Down syndrome: 2 cases of therapeutic benefit for alopecia areata
JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.
research The influence of sulfur and hair growth on stable isotope diet estimates for grizzly bears
Sulfur slightly improved diet estimates for grizzly bears, but hair growth timing varied, affecting results.
research Intraovarian vascular enhancement via stromal injection of platelet-derived growth factors: Exploring subsequent oocyte chromosomal status and in vitro fertilization outcomes
Injecting platelet-derived growth factors into ovaries may improve IVF outcomes by enhancing egg quality and embryo health.
research Complex genetic dependencies among growth and neurological phenotypes in healthy children: Towards deciphering developmental mechanisms
Genetic factors influence growth and brain development in children.
research EXPLORATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY THE MALAYALI TRIBES OF KOLLI HILLS, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Medicinal plants are vital for Malayali tribes' health, and preserving this knowledge is important.
research Volume Changes During Water Binding to Hair Fibers
Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
research Forensic Identification of Suspected Poached Wild Boar (Sus scrofa affinis)
The animal was likely a wild boar.
research Further research needed if finasteride is to become standard of care for frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA)
More research needed to confirm finasteride as standard treatment for FFA.
research Shushing down the epigenetic landscape towards stem cell differentiation
The document concludes that pig iPSCs show promise for transplant therapies and the field is advancing in controlling cell behavior for biology and medicine.
research Potential herbs for treatment of dandruff: A review
Herbs like neem, tulsi, and tea tree oil may treat dandruff without side effects.
research PHYTOCHEMICALS AND BIOACTIVITIES OF CEDRUS LIBANI A. RICH
Cedrus libani has potential medicinal uses but needs more safety studies.
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.
research Ethnobotanical knowledge about herbals used by tribes of Kerala and Tamil Nadu with special reference to Begonia malabarica Lam.
Tribes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu use Begonia malabarica for various health issues.
research Activity of Angiopteris evecta for baldness treatment
Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
research Effect of Prunus Tomentosa Thumb Total Flavone on hair growth
Prunus Tomentosa extract is effective in promoting hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
research Meetings, Transactions and Society News
New dermatology leaders and events were announced.
research Advising the Patient
Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.