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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” The HPV vaccine may be linked to temporary hair loss in children, but the benefits outweigh the risks.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Wiesbaden 30C effectively reduces hair fall and improves hair growth in young adults with Telogen Effluvium.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new baby shampoo and wash with stearic acid is safe and potentially effective for nourishing babies' skin.
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
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June 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
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April 1995 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.
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November 1996 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Finasteride 1mg daily effectively increases hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness over two years.
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
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March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
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January 2017 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” A woman's hair loss condition got worse after her varicose vein treatment with a specific foam.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a new tool that can measure hair quantity and detect hair loss and growth.
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
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September 2008 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Nitric oxide gel helps heal skin burns faster by improving skin growth, hair regrowth, and blood vessel formation.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Scientists created tiny particles that release medicine on the skin and in hair, working better at certain pH levels and being safe for skin cells.
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January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
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October 1971 in “The BMJ” Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
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January 2022 in “Emerging infectious diseases” COVID-19 generally causes fewer complications than influenza, except for certain conditions like hair loss and heart issues.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Stopping forehead irritation and using hydrocortisone helped a man's skin, Martinique has lower melanoma rates, a man had an allergy to a specific antifungal, another had unexplained cysts, certain drugs can cause skin reactions without always being interrelated, a link between Fanconi anemia and a skin condition was suggested, high levels of a certain protein may play a role in a type of psoriasis, and there's a need to study the connection between scalp pain and hair loss.
February 2024 in “Hormones” Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
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.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.