May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride-loaded nanoparticles were successfully created for potential improved hair growth treatment.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
October 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” PSA might help diagnose PCOS and related skin issues, but more research is needed.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine” Good hair and scalp health indicate good overall health.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
May 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
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May 2017 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.
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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
January 2014 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” A new method using gentian violet and a protective spray can improve symmetry and reduce surgery time in hair restoration, but it's only effective for total hair loss, not diffuse hair loss or follow-up treatments.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, basic fibroblast growth factor, and minoxidil together significantly increases hair count and growth rate in people with hair loss.
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August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain blood metabolites are linked to female pattern hair loss, with some increasing risk and others offering protection.
March 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Finasteride and minoxidil are approved treatments for hair loss, and hair transplants can be effective but require careful patient selection.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
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August 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and well-tolerated for treating hair loss.
May 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Hyperbranched polymer dots significantly boost hair regrowth better than minoxidil.
Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
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May 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Vitamin D3 deficiency is common in Pakistanis with diffuse hair fall, and early treatment is advised.
September 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
January 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Soybean extract may help hair growth in testosterone-related hair loss.