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630-660 / 1000+ resultsresearch Acne: a side‐effect of masculinizing hormonal therapy in transgender patients
Testosterone therapy in transgender men can cause acne.
research STEROIDS AND STEROID-LIKE COMPOUNDS
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research Immune mechanisms associated with sex-based differences in severe COVID-19 clinical outcomes
Females have stronger immune responses to COVID-19 than males, leading to better outcomes.
research Growing Old Gracefully: Age Concealment and Gender
Women are more likely than men to hide their age due to societal pressures.
research Premature graying of hair
Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
research Mood disorders and quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Quality-of-life and associated lifestyle patterns
Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
research Androgenetic alopecia in adolescents: A report of 43 cases
Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
research Quality of life assessment in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia in the People’s Republic of China
Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.
research THE MAGNITUDE OF SKIN DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATES
Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
research What does acne genetics teach us about disease pathogenesis?
Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
research Perception of men with androgenetic alopecia by women and nonbalding men in Korea: how the nonbald regard the bald
Balding men seen as older, less attractive, and less confident.
research Analysis of dermatology-related search engine trends during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications for patient demand for outpatient services and telehealth
Patients reduced searches for dermatology issues during COVID-19, indicating a need for better telehealth services.
research HPA axis stress reactivity and hair cortisol concentrations in recently detoxified alcoholics and healthy controls with and without childhood maltreatment
Alcohol dependence affects stress hormone levels more than childhood maltreatment.
research Association Between Facial Rejuvenation and Observer Ratings of Youth, Attractiveness, Success, and Health
Facial rejuvenation surgery makes people look younger, more attractive, successful, and healthy.
research Contraceptive implant use among inner city teens
Inner city teens had high retention rates for the contraceptive implant, especially those with a history of abortion.
research Icariin promotes mouse hair follicle growth by increasing insulin-like growth factor 1 expression in dermal papillary cells
Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
research Body image, personality profiles and alexithymia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
research Psychotrichology: psychosomatic aspects of hair diseases
Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
research Rash from EGFR inhibitors: Opportunities and challenges for palliation
EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
research Influence of age and of testosterone on the response of male rats to parachlorophenylalanine
PCPA induces hypersexual behavior in male rats regardless of age or castration status.
research Psychosocial and mental impact of alopecia areata: Analysis of the Danish Skin Cohort
Alopecia areata significantly affects mental health, especially in women and those with severe cases.
research Bullying in persons with skin diseases
People with skin diseases often face bullying, and global efforts are needed to stop it.
research “Coming home to my body”: A qualitative exploration of gender-affirming care-seeking and mental health
Gender-affirming care greatly improves mental health for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Considerations in genetic counseling of transgender patients: Cultural competencies and altered disease risk profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research Validation of an Egyptian Arabic Version of Skindex-16 and Quality of Life Measurement in Egyptian Patients with Skin Disease
The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
research Psychological Characteristics of Men With Alopecia Androgenetica and Effects of Treatment With Topical Minoxidil An Exploratory Study
Men using minoxidil felt better about hair loss and self-esteem than those using a placebo.
research Beneficial Effects of Pranic Meditation on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors
Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.