research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
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research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
research Chemotherapy-induced iatrogenic injury of skin: New drugs and new concepts
New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research ACTH as first line treatment for acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis in 14 hospitalized patients
ACTH may be an effective first-line treatment for acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis.
research Plasma androsterone/epiandrosterone sulfates as markers of 5α-reductase activity: Effect of finasteride in normal men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Analyzing finasteride data
Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
research Diazepam-Induced Amnesia for Cardioversion
Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.
research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
research Obesity and the skin: Skin physiology and skin manifestations of obesity
Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
research The pharmacology of methotrexate
Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
research K channel therapeutics at the bedside
Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
research A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
research Nutrition and Hair
Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
research Nutraceuticals: A Review
Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
research Extracellular Matrix Degradation Products and Low-Oxygen Conditions Enhance the Regenerative Potential of Perivascular Stem Cells
Low-oxygen conditions and ECM degradation products increase the healing abilities of perivascular stem cells.
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 Emerging medication for the treatment of male hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
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 FINASTERIDE FOR CHRONIC CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY
Finasteride may help treat chronic CSC, improving vision.
research Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil in Man
Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome
The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
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 Hair darkening in porphyria cutanea tarda
Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
research Binary and ternary inclusion complexes of finasteride in HPβCD and polymers: Preparation and characterization
Finasteride complexes with HPβCD and polymers improve solubility, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Chemotherapy of psoriasis and other skin disorders with oral retinoids
Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.