Weeratian Tawanwongsri, Deesha D Desai, Ambika Nohria, Jerry Shapiro, Kristen I Lo Sicco
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Abstract
Performance-enhancing drugs, such as testosterone, are used by athletes and youth to increase muscle growth and strength, particularly among males. However, these therapies potentially pose health risks, including liver toxicity, gynecomastia, and hair loss. Testosterone use is rising for performance enhancement, physical appearance, and resistance training, but there remains an absence of standardized guidelines for safe dosages. This study examines the relationship between testosterone use and hair health in males, aiming to develop guidelines for safe, responsible testosterone use. Understanding treatment outcomes in this context is crucial for informed healthcare.
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Published monthly, the International Journal of Dermatology is specifically designed to provide dermatologists around the world with a regular, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of the diagnosis and management of skin diseases. Accepted articles regularly cover clinical trials; education; morphology; pharmacology and therapeutics; case reports, and reviews. Additional features include tropical medical reports, news, correspondence, proceedings and transactions, and education.
The International Journal of Dermatology is guided by a distinguished, international editorial board and emphasizes a global approach to continuing medical education for physicians and other providers of health care with a specific interest in problems relating to the skin.
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