research Reflectance confocal microscopy assessment of alopecia: A case report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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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 Repurposing of approved cardiovascular drugs
Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
research Platelet Preparations for Use in Facial Rejuvenation and Wound Healing: A Critical Review of Current Literature
Platelet preparations generally show positive effects on wound healing and facial rejuvenation, but more thorough research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Use in Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Minoxidil®, Finasteride®, and Adult Stem Cell-Based Therapy
PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
research Types of Hair Loss and Treatment Options, Including the Novel Low-Level Light Therapy and Its Proposed Mechanism
Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
research Testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Androgenetic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
research Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research Cognitive and mood side effects of lower urinary tract medication
Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
research Identifying the supportive care needs of men and women affected by chemotherapy-induced alopecia? A systematic review
People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
research Efficacy and safety of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A meta-analysis
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
research Lichen Planopilaris in Women
Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
research Is there a therapeutic effect of botulinum toxin on scalp alopecia? Physiopathology and reported cases: A systematic review of the literature
Botulinum toxin's effectiveness for treating scalp alopecia is not well-supported due to insufficient data.
research Analyzing the Efficacy of Isotretinoin in Treating Dissecting Cellulitis: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Isotretinoin is effective for treating dissecting cellulitis, but recurrence is common.
research Comparison of the Treatment Outcome of Oral Tofacitinib with Other Conventional Therapies in Refractory Alopecia Totalis and Universalis: A Retrospective Study
Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.
research Self‐concept and body image of people living with lupus: A systematic review
Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
research Platelet‐rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy differences between men and women
PRP improves hair thickness for both genders, but only increases hair density in men.
research Recommendations of endocrine treatment for patients with gender dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research The Post-finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research The role of metformin in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research The Conception and Evaluation of Sexual Health Literature
The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
research Association between male pattern baldness and testicular germ cell tumor: a meta-analysis
Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
research Ischemic Stroke in a Young Adult Male During Finasteride Therapy
Finasteride may increase stroke risk in people with clotting tendencies.
research Epidemiology and burden of alopecia areata in Taiwan: a systematic review
Alopecia areata in Taiwan has a high disease burden and needs better research and diagnostic criteria.
research Acquired Alopecias in Mexican Adults: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of 1,888 Patients
Understanding alopecia in Mexican adults helps create better, tailored treatments.