11 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride 1-mg doesn't harm sperm or pregnancy chances.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
5 citations
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December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Yearbook of Urology” Stopping finasteride can improve sperm count in infertile men.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” BMI should be considered in future research on dutasteride's effects on fertility.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” American men seeking infertility evaluation are generally older, more obese, have longer infertility duration, and different lifestyle habits compared to Canadian men.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride is risky during pregnancy, but the chance of harm from a male partner taking it is low if handled safely.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed finasteride tablets, but exposure through a male partner's semen is minimal.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
177 citations
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November 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Transplantation is effective for stable leucoderma but not for progressive, widespread vitiligo vulgaris.
84 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
69 citations
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
32 citations
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
28 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause rapid, extensive hair loss, with patterns varying between individuals.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
14 citations
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
12 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Electronics” The new method predicts post-hair transplant images more accurately than other methods.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic led to more young people getting red stretch marks due to lifestyle changes like less activity and quick weight gain.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Medical Records” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits, older and more male patients, and more stress-related skin issues.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
July 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” The Advanced Precipitation U-Net Model improves early hair fall detection with 92% accuracy.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” Acne may signal underlying metabolic issues, and lifestyle changes can help manage both.
January 2025 in “Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Medicine” Plasmatherapy improves immune status in vitiligo patients, especially those with segmental vitiligo.
April 2024 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Muskox hair growth rates vary widely, so a single growth rate can't be used for all populations.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” Improper diet, lifestyle, and stress are major causes of hair fall.