research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
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research Can you pull it off? Appearance modifying behaviours adopted by wig users with alopecia in social interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
research Self-Reported Outcome After Diode Laser Hair Removal
Most patients were satisfied with diode laser hair removal and experienced no long-term side effects.
research Association of Hair Loss With Health Utility Measurements Before and After Hair Transplant Surgery in Men and Women
Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Centuries of seeking chocolate's medicinal benefits
Chocolate has been historically used for medicinal purposes, with current research focusing on heart health benefits, but the extent of these benefits is debated.
research Enhancing Pain Relief in Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid Synergy
Combining platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid effectively reduces pain and improves function in TMJ disorders.
research Prevention of Alopecia in Medical and Interventional Chemotherapy Patients
Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Association of estrogen receptor gene variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with polycystic ovary syndrome in Tunisia
Certain gene variants in estrogen receptors are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, mainly affecting metabolism, in Tunisian women.
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 The androgen receptor gene polyglycine repeat polymorphism is associated with memory performance in healthy Chinese individuals
Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.
research Proposed mechanisms of low-level light therapy in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
research On the geographies of hair: Exploring the entangled margins of the bordered body
Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
research Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
research Use of H-1 Antihistamine in Dermatology: More than Itch and Urticaria Control: A Systematic Review
H-1 antihistamines may help with various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Penile vascular abnormalities in young men with persistent side effects after finasteride use for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness-Difference between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up: Influences on Prescribing Habits Evaluated
Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
research Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Study
Patients with alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia understand the condition's seriousness but still face significant psychological challenges.
research Enhancing diabetic wound healing: advances in electrospun scaffolds from pathogenesis to therapeutic applications
Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
research Significance of iron status in hair loss in women
Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research Low‐Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% to Bring a Sustainable Hair Regrowth Activity
Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
research Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cow placenta extract lotion versus minoxidil 2% in the treatment of female pattern androgenetic alopecia
Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
research Ankle Range of Motion, Leg Pain, and Leg Edema Improvement in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers
Compression therapy improved ankle movement, reduced leg swelling, and lessened pain in patients with venous leg ulcers.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for the Screening of Steroid 5-α Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Hair aging and anti-aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.