research Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Prevalence and accurate diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents across world regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PCOS affects about 6.3% of teens globally, and ongoing checks are advised for those with irregular cycles or high androgen levels.
research Hair follicle stem cells as a skin‐organizing signaling center during adult homeostasis
Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health and could improve skin replacement therapies.
research Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of androgen measurement in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis to inform evidence-based guidelines
Androgen measurement helps diagnose PCOS, but accuracy varies, needing standard methods.
research Platinum-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (PIPN): ROS-Related Mechanism, Therapeutic Agents, and Nanosystems
Reducing reactive oxygen species can help treat nerve damage from platinum cancer drugs.
research Hormonal interventions in skin wounds – a mini review
Hormones can improve wound healing by regulating the healing process.
research Comparison of resumption of ovulation after cessation of oral contraceptives and medroxyprogesterone acetate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is as effective as oral contraceptives for resuming ovulation in women with PCOS.
research Exotic pediculosis and hair-loss syndrome in deer (Odocoileus hemionus) populations in California
Exotic lice infest 45% of California mule deer, with younger and selenium-deficient deer more vulnerable.
research Keratin 15 promotes a progenitor cell state in basal keratinocytes of skin epidermis
Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
research Efficacy and safety of microneedling radiofrequency in patterned hair loss
Microneedling radiofrequency significantly improves hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Extracellular vesicles released by hair follicle and adipose mesenchymal stromal cells induce comparable neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in primary neuronal and microglial cultures
Hair follicle and adipose cell vesicles both protect neurons and reduce inflammation similarly.
research Traditional Chinese medicine derived exosome-like nanovesicles in wound repair and skin regeneration
TCM-derived nanovesicles show promise for wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research.
research Empirical evidence of observer bias in randomized clinical trials: updated and expanded analysis of trials with both blinded and non-blinded outcome assessors
Non-blinded assessors tend to overestimate effects in trials by about 29%.
research Mitochondrial Complex I Activity Suppresses Inflammation and Enhances Bone Resorption by Shifting Macrophage-Osteoclast Polarization
Mitochondrial Complex I reduces inflammation and increases bone breakdown by affecting certain immune cells.
research The postfinasteride syndrome; an overview
Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
research 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
research Association Between Gender and Drug Cost for Over-the-Counter Minoxidil
Women pay more for the same 5% minoxidil foam than men, but prices for liquid solutions are similar.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitor related litigation: A legal database review
Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
research Data from Elevated Cutaneous Smad Activation Associates with Enhanced Skin Tumor Susceptibility in Organ Transplant Recipients
Higher TGF-β signaling may increase skin cancer risk in organ transplant recipients.
research Effect of iontophoresis with growth factor cocktail containing fibroblast growth factor 5-short applied to the scalp in patients with androgenetic alopecia – A split study
Iontophoresis with a growth factor cocktail helps hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
research Finasteride adverse effects and post-finasteride syndrome; implications for dentists
Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
research Therapeutic Considerations Related to Finasteride Administration in Male Androgenic Alopecia and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride can still be used for hair loss with careful consideration of side effects and patient information.
research Gastric cancer; actualities and perspectives of early diagnosis and targeted therapy
Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for improving gastric cancer survival rates.
research The use of topical minoxidil to accelerate nail growth: a pilot study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
research Effect of Microneedle on Hair Regrowth in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Microneedle treatment combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair count for hair loss patients.
research The prevalence of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis in symptomatic stray cats in Bogor, Indonesia, 2024
About 32.5% of stray cats in Bogor have a skin infection called Microsporum canis.
research Identification of ectoparasitic insects among domestic goats in Bulgaria
Six types of bugs were found on goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most common.