research Successes and failures of evidence based urology
Evidence-based urology improved treatment and quality of life for conditions like BPH by shifting from surgery to effective medications like finasteride and dutasteride.
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research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness—Difference between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up
Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.
research Characterizing hair loss in female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
research Experimental models to investigate the efficacy and bioequivalence of low dose topical corticoids
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.
research A case of dyschromatosis universalis
Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
research 5. HIV, Fungal and Infectious Diseases
The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
research Dihydrotestosterone, Active Androgen Metabolites and Related Pathology
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and its active metabolites play a key role in various diseases, and the development of 5α-reductase inhibitors can help treat these conditions.
research Minerva
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
research Letters to the Editor
The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
research Correction: Coliform Units
In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Cosmetic science and aesthetics in dermatology
Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.
research [Hyperandrogenism and pilosebaceous follicles].
High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Book Reviews
The book "Baby Skin" provides useful skin care guidance for parents and is well-received despite lacking visual aids.
research Physician-Drug Company Complex
Pharmaceutical ads for Rogaine and Accutane may be misleading and not financially sensible.
research Abstracts
The document concludes that misdiagnosis in skin conditions is common, certain treatments can cause allergic reactions, and some skin symptoms are linked to leukemia, especially in certain Japanese regions.
research Reply
Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.
research Hair transplantation
Hair transplantation improves life quality by addressing scars, aging, and genetic flaws, but is limited by the availability of the patient's own hair for donation.
research Book Reviews
The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
research Injectable platelet rich fibrin therapy for androgenetic alopecia: a series of 15 cases
Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Botanical Topical Serum on Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
research Comment on “The effect of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial”: Phototrichogram analysis
Platelet-rich plasma therapy's effectiveness for female hair loss needs more accurate data and further examination.
research Regenerative Medicine and Hair Loss: Microneedling—Is the Pain Really Worth It?
Microneedling may help hair growth, but its pain and mixed results make its effectiveness unclear.
research Adverse events with finasteride or dutasteride: FAERS
Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
research Literature Review: Topical Finasteride: To Use or Not to Use?
Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
research Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Coincidental Epigenetics or Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS)?
The conclusion is that more research is needed to understand if the drug finasteride causes Post-Finasteride Syndrome or if it's due to individual genetic makeup.
research 133 Female Post-Finasteride Syndrome: It’s Not Just A Man’s World
PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Higher body mass index is associated with greater severity of alopecia in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study.
Men with higher body mass index (BMI) in Taiwan tend to have more severe hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Androgenetic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hair loss at the top of the head is linked to prostate cancer, but other types of hair loss are not.
research Tendency to underestimate the severity of androgenetic alopecia: reply from authors
Women find hair loss more distressing than men and often underestimate it, needing more public awareness and professional support.