by W. Todd Penberthy, PhD and Andrew W. Saul There is solid evidence that niacin (the standard form of vitamin B3) on its own can help effectively treat erectile dysfunction. [1] Niacin's long-term circulatory benefits may include facilitating a male's erection, which is dependent on blood supply to the penis, because niacin normalizes blood lipids. […]

How many of us know that every man goes through a male version of menopause somewhere around midlife? It is more subtle and gradual than the changes that women experience, but it exists nonetheless. In basic terms, male menopause (also referred to as andropause) is the gradual reduction in the amount of circulating testosterone in […]

Treatment for patchy baldness, also known as Alopecia Areata (AA) Patchy baldness, also known as Alopecia areata (AA), is a fairly uncommon but troubling type of inflammatory hair loss. The condition is estimated to affect 0.1 – 0.2% of those in the population who are largely between the ages of 15 and 30, although it […]

Fungal and yeast infections of the skin are some of the most common and tenacious dermatological complaints. Parasitic organisms that colonize the skin of susceptible individuals produce these infections. They particularly like warm, moist places such as the feet and groin. If the infection is recent and has not occurred before, it might easily be […]

Probably the most common men’s health issue that I’m asked about in my practice is inflammation or enlargement of the prostate. Sadly, these and other kinds of reproductive conditions are on the increase with each successive generation, affecting men at an earlier age. The good news is that most prostate problems can be prevented, and […]