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research Pathways to inflammation: acne pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research How do we investigate haematuria and what role has finasteride?
Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
research Analyzing finasteride data
Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
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 Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
research The efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
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 Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among men with and without clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia: a large, cross-sectional, UK epidemiological study
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without it.
research Risk of erectile dysfunction associated with use of 5-α reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia: population based studies using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Finasteride, not tamsulosin, increases severity of erectile dysfunction and decreases testosterone levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum attenuates benign prostatic hyperplasia in a rat model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
research Anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperplastic effect of Bazhengsan in a male rat model of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis
Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata: a review of clinical data
JAK inhibitors effectively and safely treat alopecia areata with few serious side effects.
research Safety of oral JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
research Current and future pharmacotherapy for alopecia areata
New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Older age and low testosterone levels are independently associated with kidney stone prevalence in men: results from a large cross-sectional study
Older age and low testosterone increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
research Dermatological Drugs, Topical Agents, and Cosmetics
The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica – diagnostic challenges
Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
research Are PSA adjustments necessary for prostate cancer screening in men taking finasteride for hair loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
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 Anti-cancer properties of olive oil secoiridoid phenols: a systematic review of in vivo studies
Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
research Zinc deficiency and its management in the pediatric population: A literature review and proposed etiologic classification
Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
research Candidate genes of SARS-CoV-2 gender susceptibility
Men are more affected by COVID-19 due to differences in immune responses and protein expression.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research Correlation Between Nongenomic Action of C19-Steroids and COVID-19 Severity
Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.
research Safety assessment of <i>Linum usitatissimum</i> (Linn.) Ingestion in New Zealand rabbits
Prolonged linseed ingestion is safe for rabbits.
research ANIFROLUMAB IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LUPUS HEADACHES: A CASE REPORT
Anifrolumab effectively improved lupus headaches in a patient unresponsive to other treatments.
research IMAGING INSIGHTS INTO JC VIRUS-ASSOCIATED PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY IN NEUROPSYCHIATRIC LUPUS: A CASE REPORT
Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.