research Sildenafil: Looking Beyond Erectile Dysfunction: A Dermatological Perspective
Sildenafil may help with some skin conditions and hair growth, but more research is needed.
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research A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study to investigate the effects of finasteride combined with a biodegradable self-reinforced poly l-lactic acid spiral stent in patients with urinary retention caused by bladder outlet obstruction from
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man
A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
research LUPUS VASCULITIS
A woman with Lupus Vasculitis improved after treatment with steroids and other medications.
research Agent specific effects of anticoagulant induced alopecia
Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research Anti-androgenic therapy with finasteride in patients with chronic heart failure – a retrospective propensity score based analysis
Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
research Study on the mechanism that SNPs related to sex hormone metabolism regulate the imbalance of sex hormones and lead to BPH in rats
Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.
research Diffuse partial woolly hair in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation
A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
research HP-01-004 Histomorphometrical Evaluation of The Corpus Cavernosum of Hypertensive Rats Treated with 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors significantly affect the penile tissue of hypertensive rats.
research A response to “Inconsistent platelet-rich plasma product from the Food and Drug Administration cleared devices: A retrospective review of clinic data”
Inconsistent platelet counts in PRP are due to varying blood volumes, preparation methods, and analyzer types.
research Reversible hyperpigmentation of skin and nails with white hair due to vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which can be reversed with treatment.
research 32571 Intensive dutasteride mesotherapy protocol (IDMP) with oral minoxidil as an alternative to antiandrogens in AGA. A retrospective analysis of a hair restoration center
Combining dutasteride mesotherapy with oral minoxidil is more effective for hair loss than using oral minoxidil alone.
research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research EFFECT OF ANTIANDROGENS ON VALPROIC ACID-INDUCED NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES IN RATS
Antiandrogens help improve developmental delays caused by valproic acid in rats.
research Valproic acid – induced Pleuro-pericardial Effusion
Valproic acid can rarely cause fluid buildup around the lungs and heart.
research 291 Gray-Scale Ultrasound to Assess Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men
Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
research Scalp vascularization as a marker of topical minoxidil treatment efficacy in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil works equally well for hair growth regardless of scalp blood flow.
research Evaluation of Serum Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Women with telogen effluvium have lower levels of VEGF, which may contribute to their hair loss.
research Evaluation of Vitamin D and Hematological Parameters in Pediatric Non-Scarring Alopecias
Vitamin D deficiency is common in children with non-scarring alopecia, and managing it may help treatment.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research The Classic Dermatological Signs of Iron Deficiency: A Case-Series
Iron deficiency can cause certain skin issues like eczematous hand and perioral lesions.
research Hypervitaminosis A in a patient with alopecia receiving renal dialysis
Patients with renal disease should be cautious with vitamin A supplements due to risk of toxicity.
research Novel splicing‐site mutation in DCAF17 gene causing Woodhouse‐Sakati syndrome in a large consanguineous family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research An inherited nail dystrophy principally affecting the great toenails
The document concludes that an inherited nail condition often improves on its own, and spironolactone effectively treats acne in women.
research Cardiac Outflow tract septation defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model respond to Minoxidil treatment.
Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
research Phenotypic Heterogeneity in 5 Japanese Patients with an Identical Point Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
research Clinical features, with video documentation, of the original familial lewy body parkinsonism caused by α‐synuclein triplication (Iowa kindred)
The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
research Effectiveness and Adverse Drug Reaction Mechanisms Associated with Valproic Acid Use: A Cross-Sectional Prospective Study in Indonesia
Valproic acid is effective but often causes side effects like weight gain and hair loss, so personalized treatment is needed.