research Evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women and in men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
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research A Perspective on RNAi-Based Biopesticides
RNAi-based biopesticides could be safe and effective for pest control with careful development and risk assessment.
research Janus kinase inhibitors in dermatology: A systematic review
JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Revisited: The Key to Alopecia Areata Management
Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
research Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: a community-based study
Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Use in Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Minoxidil®, Finasteride®, and Adult Stem Cell-Based Therapy
PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
research Use of high dose cyproterone acetate and risk of intracranial meningioma in women: cohort study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
research Relationships between cerebrospinal fluid GABAergic neurosteroid levels and symptom severity in men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research Electrolysis and thermolysis for permanent hair removal
The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.
research Cutaneous effects of the most commonly used antidepressant medication, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Hair cosmetics
The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
research Drug Repurposing - Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research DTC pharmaceutical advertising: the debate’s not over
The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
research A primer on cosmetics
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research A novel therapeutic paradigm for patients with extensive alopecia areata
New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Ethnomedicinal plants used by traditional healers in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research Hedychium spicatum: a systematic review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and future prospectus
Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research Ethnopharmacological survey of home remedies used for treatment of hair and scalp and their methods of preparation in the West Bank-Palestine
Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.
research The challenges with managing polycystic ovary syndrome: A qualitative study of women’s and clinicians’ experiences
Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Cosmetic devices based on active transdermal technologies
Active transdermal technologies in cosmetics help deliver skin treatments effectively, but their safety and effectiveness depend on skin type and treatment choice.
research ROR2 regulates self-renewal and maintenance of hair follicle stem cells
ROR2 is essential for hair follicle stem cell renewal and maintenance.
research Bioextracting Polyphenols from the Brown Seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum from Québec's North Shore Coastline
Freezing brown seaweed right after harvesting and using microwave-assisted extraction with 75% 1,3-propanediol as a solvent is the best way to get polyphenols for cosmetics.
research Fiber implantation for pattern baldness
Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
research Understanding the Acceptability of Subdermal Implants as a Possible New HIV Prevention Method: Multi-Stage Mixed Methods Study
PrEP implants are promising for HIV prevention if the number of implants needed is minimized.
research Spontaneous cutaneous adverse drug reaction reports—An analysis of a 10‐year dataset in Singapore
In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
research Changes in European Legislation Make it Timely to Introduce a Transparent Market Surveillance System for Cosmetics
Europe needs a clear system to watch over cosmetics for safety and to make sure product claims are true.