research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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research Cosmetic Surgery Considerations in the Female Patient
Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.
research Connexin 43 expression in the testes during postnatal development of finasteride-treated male rat offspring
Finasteride treatment changes Cx43 in rat testes, possibly causing fertility issues.
research A novel regio-specific cyclosporin hydroxylase gene revealed through the genome mining of Pseudonocardia autotrophica
Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
research Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome using Free Testosterone levels via Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Induced by Gold Nanostar
A new low-cost method can accurately detect PCOS early by measuring free testosterone levels.
research Ruxolitinib Rescues Multiorgan Clinical Autoimmunity in Patients with APS-1
Ruxolitinib significantly improves multiple autoimmune conditions in APS-1 patients.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Reassessing frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Trelles-Jaeger Lid Plate
Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica – diagnostic challenges
Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
research A Novel Hope for Alopecia Totalis Patients: Case Report
Tofacitinib may effectively regrow hair in alopecia totalis patients.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Gabapentin
Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research New drugs: Iobenguane sulfate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Cephalexin
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research New drugs: Agalsidase beta
Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research NEW FORMULATIONS: Sodium cromoglycate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Cefaclor monohydrate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research NEW FORMULATIONS: Glatiramer acetate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for managing PCOS-related risks.
research New drugs: Agalsidase alfa
Agalsidase alfa helps treat Fabry's disease but needs more research for long-term benefits.
research Cutaneous Drug Reaction Case Reports
In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
research Letters to the Editor
The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Sex differences in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis’ response to stress: an important role for gonadal hormones
Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management
Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
research COVID-19 and endocrine and metabolic diseases. An updated statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research Relationship between betacoronaviruses and the endocrine system: a new key to understand the COVID-19 pandemic—A comprehensive review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for women in the peri- or postmenopausal phase
DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.