research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
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research Prevalence of Hyperandrogenic States in Late Adolescent and Young Women: Epidemiological Survey on Italian High-School Students
Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
research How effective is intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide compared with topical treatments in inducing and maintaining hair growth in patients with alopecia areata? A Critically Appraised Topic
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
research Oriental herbal medicine and moxibustion for polycystic ovary syndrome
Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
research Platelet-rich plasma as a therapy for androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research Systematic review of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia
Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
research Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in Thai University adolescents
About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
research Androgenetic alopecia at various ages and prostate cancer risk in an equal-access multiethnic case–control series of veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research Evaluation of long‐term efficacy of finasteride in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia using the basic and specific classification system
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Korean men for at least 5 years, with V type responding better.
research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Fractional CO₂ laser combined with topical compound betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: a retrospective study of 13 patients with limited effectiveness
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
research Acupuncture improves anxiety and depression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Acupuncture reduces anxiety and depression in women with PCOS.
research Comparing minoxidil-finasteride mixed solution with minoxidil solution alone for male androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
research Exosomes and Hair Regeneration: A Systematic Review of Clinical Evidence Across Alopecia Types and Exosome Sources
Exosome therapy shows promise for hair growth with minimal side effects, but more research is needed.
research Multi-specialty Physician Preferences and Perceptions in Treatment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in China: Survey and Discrete Choice Experiment
Physicians in China prioritize clinical hyperandrogenism in PCOS treatment, but clearer guidelines are needed.
research A meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of Sintilimab combined with chemotherapy in the trea tment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Sintilimab with chemotherapy improves survival and response in advanced lung cancer but increases some side effects.
research Does treatment with clomipramine reduce cat psychogenic alopecia?
Clomipramine alone does not reduce overgrooming in cats with psychogenic alopecia.
research BH03: Systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia: a novel combination of scarring alopecia
A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research The E211 G>A Androgen Receptor Polymorphism Is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia
E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
research Diagnostic accuracy measures for vertical and transverse scalp biopsies in cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
research Current Evidence for Clinical Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma in Aesthetic Surgery: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
research Benefit and risk profile of tofacitinib for the treatment of alopecia areata: a systemic review and meta‐analysis
Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
research Treatment Outcomes of Triamcinolone Acetonide Compared with Cryotherapy in Alopecia Areata: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but has different side effects.
research Do Alpha-Blockers and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Increase Dementia Risk? A Network Meta-analysis
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't significantly increase dementia risk.
research Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample of Iranian population: Iranian PCOS prevalence study
About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.