January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride effectively treats hidradenitis suppurativa for most patients.
July 2023 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
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January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
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August 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Acne in adult women is often linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in those who are younger, have premenstrual acne flare-ups, and irregular periods.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, linked to genetics and androgen levels, but routine pelvic ultrasound isn't recommended.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” Antera 3D® offers more precise and detailed scar assessment than traditional methods.
Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.
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January 2002 in “European Urology Supplements” Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
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October 2015 in “Current Drug Targets” Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.
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January 2002 in “Yaoxue jinzhan” Finasteride reduces sperm count and affects male reproductive function, while Epristeride does not.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
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March 1996 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Most women with hirsutism in the UAE have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
January 1994 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgen receptor expression is similar in affected and unaffected scalp areas in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
March 2026 in “European Urology Focus” Finasteride improves prostate cancer prediction by adjusting kallikrein marker levels.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Sebaceous glands in the skin play a key role in absorbing the antiandrogen drug RU 58841, especially when it's encapsulated in liposomes.
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March 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP reduces complications in hair transplants.
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
March 2026 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” Using PRP in hair transplants improves hair regrowth, healing, and patient satisfaction.
February 2026 in “Andrology” Post-orchidectomy semen has better DNA integrity for fertility treatments.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Urology” Cutaneous vesicostomy and cystoscopic valve ablation both have pros and cons for managing posterior urethral valves.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies” Adult acne is often mild and common on the cheek, with a low prevalence of PCOS in female patients, but more severe acne and skin damage in those with PCOS.