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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Witch hazel can help protect skin and may fight colon cancer cells.
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April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Allergen desensitization reduces hair loss severity in dust-mite allergic alopecia areata patients.
January 2026 in “Derecho y cambio social.” Choose deodorants with low allergenic ingredients and follow usage instructions to avoid skin issues.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
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August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” Humans and pets share similar allergy mechanisms, and studying pet allergies can help treat both human and animal allergies.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ebastine may help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
November 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Allergies, especially dust mite allergy, may worsen alopecia areata, and desensitization could help reduce its severity.
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October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Alpha-blockers are the most effective and widely used treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms, with minimal side effects.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” Lignans from Urtica triangularis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology” Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
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September 2025 in “PubMed” Auricular electrostimulation reduces itching in mice.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
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February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.