research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
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research Assessing a measure for Quality of Life in patients with severe Alopecia Areata: a multicentric Italian study
Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
research Cosmetic adverse effects of antiseizure medications; A systematic review
Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
research Anxiety in the Medically Ill: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Many patients with various medical conditions experience anxiety, which worsens their quality of life and raises healthcare costs.
research Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire: Greek Translation, Validation and Psychometric Properties
The Greek DCQ is a reliable and valid tool for assessing dysmorphic concern.
research Relationship between working hours and probability to take alopecia medicine among Korean male workers: a 4-year follow-up study
Long working hours increase the risk of hair loss in Korean male workers.
research Risk of Depression after 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Medication: Meta-Analysis
Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
research Case Report: Successful Use of Minoxidil to Promote Facial Hair Growth in an Adolescent Transgender Male
Minoxidil can help transgender males grow facial hair before starting testosterone therapy.
research The Role of Athletic Trainers in Caring for Athletes with Feeding and Eating Disorders
Athletic trainers are crucial in spotting and managing eating disorders in athletes.
research Treatment preferences of adults and adolescents with alopecia areata: A discrete choice experiment
Adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata are willing to take significant health risks for a better chance of hair regrowth.
research Case report: a study of the clinical characteristics and genetic variants of post-finasteride syndrome patients
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
research Quality of life in cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.
research Exploring Acne Treatments: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Emerging Therapies
Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
research Features Associated With Quality of Life Impairment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients
Hidradenitis suppurativa severely impacts quality of life, especially with severe symptoms and certain comorbidities, and current treatments don't significantly improve it.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Study of item text in the Chinese Symptom Checklist-90
The revised Chinese Symptom Checklist-90 is more reliable and valid for psychological assessments.
research Adolescent acne: association to sex, puberty, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
Higher DHT levels are linked to more acne in adolescents, especially boys.
research Acne Syndromes and Mosaicism
Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
research Research Progress on Platelet‐Rich Plasma ( PRP ) in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP shows promise for hair growth but needs standardized methods for better results.
research Low-dose finasteride in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive narrative review of efficacy, safety, and preventative potential
Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Gloriosa superba Poisoning-induced Anagen Effluvium
Gloriosa superba poisoning can cause sudden hair loss, but hair usually regrows fully.
research Pediatric and Adolescent Alopecia Areata Treated with JAK Inhibitors: Balancing Efficacy and Safety Across Clinical Trials
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in children with alopecia areata and are safe to use.
research Comment on Current Investigations into the Postfinasteride Syndrome
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Classification of psychodermatological disorders: Proposal of a new international classification
The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
research Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement
A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.
research Oral isotretinoin for acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
research Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
research Postpartum depression: Prevention and multimodal therapy
Early screening and a mix of treatments help manage postpartum depression.
research The burden of alopecia areata: A scoping review focusing on quality of life, mental health and work productivity
Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.