research Safety of testosterone use in women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
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research 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
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 Topical minoxidil in early androgenetic alopecia
Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
research Modern Dermabrasion Techniques: A Personal Appraisal
Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research The management of EGFR inhibitor adverse events: a case series and treatment paradigm
Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy
The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
research Oral ivermectin in the treatment of scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Adipose stem cells isolated from diabetic mice improve cutaneous wound healing in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice
Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can help heal skin wounds in other diabetic mice.
research Topically applied minoxidil may cause fetal malformation: A case report
Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
research Allergic contact dermatitis to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
research Specialization and the Physician Workforce
The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
research Alopecia Neoplastica due to Gastric Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Scalp, Presenting as Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hair loss can occur when stomach cancer spreads to the scalp.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research Clinical, hormonal and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS with different combined oral contraceptives (containing chlormadinone acetate versus drospirenone)
Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
research Effects of Oral Finasteride on Erectile Function in a Rat Model
Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
research Systematic review of platelet‐rich plasma in treating alopecia: Focusing on efficacy, safety, and therapeutic durability
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research Age dependence of the cardiac lesions induced by minoxidil in the rat
Older rats more affected by minoxidil's cardiotoxic effects than younger rats.
research Transfollicular enhancement of gel containing cationic niosomes loaded with unsaturated fatty acids in rice (Oryza sativa) bran semi-purified fraction
The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.
research Risk:benefit ratio in the treatment of psoriasis with systemic retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
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 Teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis: an update
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research EFFECT OF POTASSIUM ON BLOOD-SUGAR AND PLASMA-INSULIN LEVELS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS AND HÆMODIALYSIS
Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
research Skin toxicity of anti‐cancer therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Cutaneous adverse reactions linked to targeted anticancer therapies bortezomib and lenalidomide for multiple myeloma: new drugs, old side effects
The cancer drugs bortezomib and lenalidomide cause skin side effects in many patients.
research Effects of the chronic use of finasteride on testicular weight and spermatogenesis in Wistar rats
Finasteride doesn't change rat testicle weight or sperm production.