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Finasteride may cause serious muscle-related side effects.
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research A phase IIA randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of the selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), MK-0773 in female participants with sarcopenia
MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
research Sex hormones and sarcopenia in older persons
Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
research Pharmacology of anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Adverse events associated with vismodegib: insights from a real-world pharmacovigilance study using the FAERS database
Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.
research Reversible Myopathy and Ophthalmoparesis After Low-Dose Finasteride Administration for Androgenic Alopecia
Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
research Brazilian pulmonology guidelines on Delphi panel for post-coronavirus disease 2019
Experts agree on the need for standardized definitions and education for post-COVID-19 conditions.
research American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 2019 Late Breaking Abstracts
The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
research Testosterone therapy for transgender men
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
research Cardiac Amyloidosis and Aortic Stenosis: When to Consider it and How to Treat it?
When treating older patients with both heart valve disease and heart muscle disease, doctors should create personalized treatment plans that address both conditions.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss and Their Treatment Options
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but no definitive solution.
research The Use of Neurotoxins in the Male Face
Men need higher doses of botox than women and a different approach for facial aesthetics due to their unique facial features and muscle mass.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research Consequences of steroid-5α-reductase deficiency and inhibition in vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Skin shedding and tissue regeneration in African spiny mice (Acomys)
African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.
research Risk of rhabdomyolysis from 5-α reductase inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research Minireview: vitamin D receptor: new assignments for an already busy receptor. - eScholarship
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
research Mendelian randomization studies of testosterone exposure: A systematic review
Testosterone's health effects are complex and not definitively understood.
research Association of Corrugator Supercilii and Procerus Myectomy With Endoscopic Browlift Outcomes
Removing certain muscles during a browlift reduces glabellar wrinkles better long-term.
research The use of auto-antibody testing in the evaluation of interstitial lung disease (ILD) – A practical approach for the pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research Late bedtime was associated with increased androgen and reduced lean mass in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Going to bed late may increase hormones and decrease muscle in women with PCOS.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) associates with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, increased trabeculation, curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research Case 4-2012
Early diagnosis and treatment of TPP can prevent complications.
research Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
research Hirsutism and virilisation.
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Clinical Conditions Targeted by OnabotulinumtoxinA in Different Ways in Medicine
OnabotulinumtoxinA is used to treat wrinkles, pain, sweating, hair loss, and more by temporarily paralyzing muscles and affecting pain pathways.
research Myotonic dystrophy type 1
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Androgens in postmenopausal women
Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.