research Beyond Expectations
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
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research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Prevalence and associated factors of skin diseases in aged nursing home residents: a multicentre prevalence study
Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
research Androgens and hair loss
The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
research Trichodysplasia of immunosuppression treated with oral valganciclovir
Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
research Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research How to Speak Postmodern: Medicine, Illness, and Cultural Change
The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
research Madarosis: A marker of many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Bariatric Surgery and Its Effects on the Skin and Skin Diseases
Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
research Topical minoxidil counteracts stress-induced hair growth inhibition in mice
Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
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 Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Skin Manifestations Associated with Autoimmune Liver Diseases: a Systematic Review
Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
research Gilles de la Tourette syndrome – A treatable condition?
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
research Planar cell polarity effector gene Intu regulates cell fate-specific differentiation of keratinocytes through the primary cilia
Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
research Topical Tacrolimus (FK506): Treatment Failure in Four Cases of Alopecia Universalis
Topical tacrolimus did not regrow hair in alopecia universalis patients.
research Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Topical Application in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Eyelash Loss
Bimatoprost is safe and effective for treating eyelash loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Correlation of Hair Mineral Concentrations with Insulin Resistance in Korean Males
Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Hair Loss
Adipose tissue shows promise for hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm best practices and effectiveness.
research Male fertility and skin diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Finasteride-Induced Myalgia and HyperCKemia
Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.
research ‘Malignant melanoma microecosystem’: Immunohistopathological insights into the stromal cell phenotype
Stromal cells in melanoma promote tumor growth and spread.
research A Case Report of Cushing’s Disease Presenting as Hair Loss
Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
research Prostate cancer update: 2007
2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
research Turban PUVASOL: An effective treatment in alopecia totalis
PUVASOL might effectively treat complete scalp baldness.
research Lichen Planopilaris With Foreign-Body Granuloma
Foreign-body granuloma may be a marker for late-stage Lichen Planopilaris and should be considered in diagnosis.
research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
research Abortion
The book provides a historical view of abortion in the U.S., critiques the pro-choice movement, and recommends including abortion in medical education.