4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
61 citations
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April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
Ca²⁺-mediated protein citrullination controls cell growth in the CNS and may help treat brain tumors.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
28 citations
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia areata in 2 months.
13 citations
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
3 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” 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.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month” Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
151 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining microneedling with Q-switched laser treatment for tattoo removal did not improve results and caused more pain.
31 citations
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January 2016 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes” Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
10 citations
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March 1999 in “Comparative Haematology International” Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Screen young women with menstrual issues, acne, or excess hair for high cortisol to avoid misdiagnosis.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
268 citations
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin delivery for hair loss treatment.