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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” Hibiscus petals improved blood sugar and stress responses in diabetic rats.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Cancer Survivorship” Exercise may help reduce treatment side effects and improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer.
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June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Cerament effectively corrected forehead irregularities in one patient, and various surgical techniques successfully reconstructed perioral soft tissue in 14 patients.
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January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.
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July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
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March 2018 in “Clinical Nutrition ESPEN” Low vitamin D levels are linked to symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, and hair loss.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
July 1998 in “Chromatographia” Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
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January 2016 in “Der pharmacia lettre” Eclipta alba extracts in shampoo can help hair growth and fight dandruff.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” Store Tectona grandis leaf extracts in slightly acidic, light-protected conditions for best stability.
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November 1999 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
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August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
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September 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
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November 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Many patients on new leukemia drugs had mild to moderate skin reactions.
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June 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” EMS and EF both show similar skin and fascia changes, but EMS has more severe symptoms and nerve inflammation.
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.