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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
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July 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Long-pulsed ruby lasers effectively reduce hair for up to 2 years with minimal pain.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
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March 2021 Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
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January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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May 2005 in “Farmaco” A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
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September 1991 in “PubMed” 2% topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Indian journal of pediatrics/Indian Journal of Pediatrics” Topical treatments helped a child with Down syndrome and severe hair loss regrow most of his hair.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Sulfur-based treatments combined with simparica effectively treat scabies in puppies.
Gel 2, with shark liver and borage oil, is effective for reducing inflammation and healing wounds.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
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December 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” All parts of the CLASI-A score are important for assessing skin activity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” The herbal oil with Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seeds promotes significant hair growth.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” Tridax procumbens may help treat diabetes.
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March 2018 in “Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine” Inhalation therapy may repair and protect elastin in the lungs of COPD patients.
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October 2014 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.
October 2019 in “FOOD SCIENCE RESEARCH JOURNAL” Immediate action is needed to improve health and nutritional awareness among adolescent girls in Kanpur.
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January 1993 in “Rheumatology” Most skin rashes in rheumatoid arthritis patients were not caused by their medication, and careful evaluation allowed most to keep taking their beneficial treatment.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like chilblains and rashes, which may help in early detection, especially in patients without other symptoms.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Advances in Parasitology” Dogs with sarcoptic mange may have altered thyroid function and blood changes.
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December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
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March 2019 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” New method quickly and accurately measures dexpanthenol in hair products.