research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
research Minoxidil: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic use.
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research Minoxidil for severe hypertension after failure of other hypotensive drugs.
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Methotrexate in dermatology
Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Tamsulosin treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and risk of severe hypotension in men aged 40-85 years in the United States: risk window analyses using between and within patient methodology
Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
research Pulmonary Edema in COVID-19 Patients: Mechanisms and Treatment Potential
Targeting abnormal lung fluid metabolism could reduce COVID-19 deaths and ventilator use.
research An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research TREATMENT OF REFRACTORY HYPERTENSION
Most patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure can be managed effectively with various treatments, but no single treatment is perfect.
research Minoxidil and the Treatment of Severe Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
research Persistent erectile dysfunction in men exposed to the 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride, or dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Minoxidil in severe hypertension: Value when conventional drugs have failed
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
research Kisspeptin and LH pulsatile temporal coupling in PCOS patients
Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.
research High resolution full scan liquid chromatography mass spectrometry comprehensive screening in sports antidoping urine analysis
The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Eating Disorders
Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Update on the dermatologic use of systemic glucocorticosteroids
Systemic glucocorticosteroids are a primary treatment for various skin conditions but require careful management due to potential side effects and relapses.
research Hypertension and Reproduction
Reproductive factors can increase hypertension risk and affect cardiovascular health.
research Treatment of Severe Hypertension with Minoxidil: Advantages and Limitations
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure but side effects may limit its use.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID‐19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Management of severe childhood hypertension with minoxidil: A controlled clinical study
Minoxidil helps lower blood pressure in kids with severe hypertension, but may cause temporary excessive hair growth.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.
research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Clinical symptoms of hyperandrogenic women diagnosed with COVID‐19
Women with high androgen levels may have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
research A Comparison of Minoxidil and Hydralazine in Non-azotemic Hypertensives
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.