Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Eclipta alba extract may work as an anticancer agent and help reverse drug resistance.
October 2007 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Low-dose methotrexate, combined with surgical and local treatments, effectively treats severe vulvovaginal lichen planus.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extract fights breast cancer and extends survival in mice.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
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March 2018 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” Astragalus membranaceus helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss symptoms.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The new microneedle treatment could be a more effective and convenient option for hair loss.
September 2005 in “Revue de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale”
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
May 2024 in “International journal of surgery case reports” A man had a large, rare cyst in his mouth removed after 10 years, which fixed his swallowing and breathing problems.
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April 2019 in “Stem cells international” Markers CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are present in skin cancer environments and may influence their development.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.
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January 2017 in “Deleted Journal” Orthosiphon stamineus extract can significantly boost hair growth and cell proliferation in hair loss patients.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Jarjeer has potential health benefits and may aid hair growth, but effects on humans are uncertain.
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August 2024 in “Non-coding RNA Research” August 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) is widely used in dermatology but the document doesn't give detailed evidence or numbers.
December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
Loose anagen syndrome causes easy hair shedding in children, often resolving on its own.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” Etlingera alba extract may help treat breast cancer with fewer side effects.
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May 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen Sclerosus causes itching, pain, and potential complications in the genital area.
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
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January 2018 in “Chiang Mai University Journal” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nestin helps identify certain melanoma cells in nodular melanoma.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Lavender oil and tea seed oil may help hair growth.
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
February 2026 in “Nano Research” A new microneedle treatment can help regrow hair by improving lymphatic function and metabolism.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
December 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Certain herbs like stinging nettle, Indian gooseberry, and St. John's Wort can help improve hair growth and health.