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Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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research Rat steroid 5α-reductase kinetic characteristics: Extreme pH-dependency of the type II isozyme in prostate and epididymis homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa repens on the Kinetic of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
research Endocrine treatment of benign prostatichypertrophy: Current concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
Zinc helps manage skin disorders and deficiencies can worsen some conditions.
research Carboxytherapy in Aesthetic Medicine
Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
research Oxidative Stress in Alopecia Areata and its Association with Disease Severity, Treatment and Autoimmunity
Corticosteroids may not effectively control oxidative stress in alopecia areata, possibly leading to relapses.
research Dermoscopy — 4th Conference of the Section of Dermoscopy and Other Skin Imaging Techniques (DiTOS) of the Polish Dermatological Society — Abstracts
Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
research CUTANEOUS LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS – WHAT IS NEW IN 2024?
New treatments and understanding of skin lupus are emerging in 2024.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis
TikTok videos show that people with Lupus often discuss symptoms and their significant impact on mental health, face diagnostic delays, have mixed views on treatments, and feel isolated despite support.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis (Preprint)
Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.
research Cutaneous manifestations of the COVID-19 pandemic in schoolchildren and adolescents
The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
research Change in dermatology practice during crisis and normalization periods after the COVID-19 pandemic and potential problems awaiting us
The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology patients, more stress-related skin conditions during the crisis, and a rise in contact dermatitis after, with ongoing concerns for public health and treatment delays.
research General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Viewpoint 1
Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
research Anti-anginal and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
research Gender differences in skin: A review of the literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Gata6 promotes hair follicle progenitor cell renewal by genome maintenance during proliferation
Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
research A new hair follicle-derived human epidermal model for the evaluation of sunscreen genoprotection
The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
research Rapid Formation of Cell Aggregates and Spheroids Induced by a “Smart” Boronic Acid Copolymer
A boronic acid copolymer quickly forms cell clusters, useful for tissue and tumor modeling.
research Calcium regulation of stem cells
Calcium is important for stem cell function and maintenance, especially in blood and skin cells.
research Keratinocytes maintain compartmentalization between dermal papilla and fibroblasts in 3D heterotypic tri‐cultures
Keratinocytes help keep hair follicle cells and skin cells separate in 3D cultures, which is important for hair growth research.
research Influence of donor sources and culture media on the histo-morphological quality of human artificial skin models
EpiLife® media and younger donor age improve artificial skin model quality.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
research A 39‐year‐old woman with Lupus, Myositis, and a Recalcitrant Vasculopathy
Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.
research Cell-free regenerative medicine: identifying the best source of mesenchymal stem cells for skin therapy in Systemic Sclerosis
Wharton's Jelly stem cell medium may help treat skin issues in Systemic Sclerosis.
research Possible protective effect of hydroxychloroquine on delaying the occurrence of integument damage in lupus: LXXI, data from a multiethnic cohort
Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Coexisting with Lupus Erythematosus: Poor Response to Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
research Familial 1q22 microduplication associated with psychiatric disorders, intellectual disability and late-onset autoimmune inflammatory response
A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.