January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” PRP shows promise for improving healing and hair growth in cosmetic surgery but results can vary.
July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.
September 2010 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Sorafenib can cause a temporary skin condition that goes away after stopping the drug.
November 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The 15th Jornada de Dermatología was a successful dermatology event with international experts discussing various topics.
November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” After prostate removal surgery, higher initial prostate size was linked to higher urethral PSA levels and more severe male pattern baldness.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” Surgery for high-risk prostate cancer is challenging but doesn't lead to more complications, and additional treatment is often needed.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” Cone beam computed tomography can allow for smaller safety margins around the target area in prostate cancer radiation treatment if used for ongoing treatment checks.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.
January 2008 in “Pratique médicale & chirurgicale de l'animal de compagnie” Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Teaching men with simple bladder problems self-management skills can improve their symptoms and quality of life.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
December 2004 in “Medicine” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.