research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Fluoride Tooth Paste: A Cause of Perioral Dermatitis
Stopping fluoride toothpaste use might improve perioral dermatitis.
research Androgens trigger different growth responses in genetically identical human hair follicles in organ culture that reflect their epigenetic diversity in life
Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
research Undead Blond Hair in the Victorian Imagination: The Hungarian Roots of Bram Stoker’s "The Secret of the Growing Gold"
Stoker's story changed a Hungarian folktale to reflect Victorian racial fears.
research Alopecia and Amphetamine Use-Reply
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
research Long hair follicular unit excision: personal experience
Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
research Pneumonitis Caused by Metronidazole
Metronidazole can cause lung disease.
research Distinctive Acne Entities
Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
research The Assessment and Treatment of Geezers
Amphetamine use may not cause hair loss, "geezer" traits are normal aging, not all educated older people are stereotypes, and metronidazole can rarely cause lung disease.
research The Assessment and Treatment of Geezers
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
research Hormone therapy for transgender patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease
Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
research Guidelines for the management of androgenetic alopecia (2010)
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
research Detection of urine metabolites in polycystic ovary syndrome by UPLC triple-TOF-MS
Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.
research Teratogenic effect of isotretinoin in both fertile females and males (Review)
Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.
research Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair
Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
research Within-person changes of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone in hair across pregnancy, with comparison to a non-pregnant reference group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study
Lower ferritin and serum iron levels may be linked to melasma.
research Hair transplantation: New concepts in 2005
In 2005, hair transplants looked natural and worked best with realistic goals, medication to preserve hair, and depended on the amount of donor hair.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A new autoimmune entity?
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Pubic Atrichosis or Hypotrichosis
Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Pubic Atrichosis or Hypotrichosis: Review of Technique and Clinical Consideration of 507 Cases
Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
research Update on hair replacement therapy
Hair transplantation, especially follicular unit micrografting, was the top treatment for male pattern baldness, with a focus on natural results and ongoing improvements in both surgical and medical management.
research Exploring the landscape of long COVID: prevalence and associated factors in patients assisted by a telehealth service
Long COVID affects about 27% of patients, with higher risk for women, lower education, and certain income levels.
research Genotypic and Phenotypic Study of PDCD4 gene Concerning micro RNA-21 and micro RNA-449b Polymorphism in Breast Cancer
PDCD4 protein levels, affected by genetics and breastfeeding, may predict breast cancer treatment response.
research My First Terrible Diagnosis
The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
research Clinical Snippets
Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.