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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The synthetic retinoid EC23 thickens skin and promotes hair growth more effectively and with a lower dose than natural retinoids.
Blocking 5α-reductase can reduce sleep deprivation-related behavioral issues in rats.
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November 2024 in “Plants” Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
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June 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Triamcinolone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, but the effect is temporary.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
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February 1943 in “The American journal of digestive diseases/American journal of digestive diseases” Riboflavin helps heal bed sores, inositol aids skin diseases, and calcium pantothenate doesn't prevent gray hair.
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
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January 2015 in “International journal of medical research and health sciences” Platelet rich plasma is as effective as triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Oncogen” Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
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August 2015 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” Allopregnanolone affects fear responses differently in male and female rats, possibly explaining sex differences in anxiety disorders.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with either vitamin D3 or bimatoprost improves hair regrowth more than microneedling alone.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
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December 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” Steroid hormones change the size, charge, and stability of DPPC liposomes.
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.