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September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new microneedle patch effectively treats alopecia areata with fewer side effects than oral medication.
June 2013 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” Finasteride improved reflexes and motor activity in rats with liver-related brain issues.
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April 2009 in “Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton” β‐thymosins, especially thymosin β4, help in heart protection, wound healing, and hair growth by stabilizing actin in cells.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Both tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and tolerable for treating alopecia areata.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
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June 2014 in “مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية” Five different TPO gene mutations were found in PCOS patients with thyroid hormone issues.
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Stopping TNFα inhibitors can help children regrow hair lost due to the medication.
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November 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Lichen planopilaris may be linked to autoimmune thyroiditis.
New steroid derivatives show promise as anticancer agents, even against resistant cells.
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February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining hair regrowth in alopecia totalis is unclear due to limited and biased data.
Spironolactone effectively treats hormonal acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth in women.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
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October 1983 in “PubMed” Coenzyme Q10 may protect liver function but doesn't reduce hair loss from anthracycline antibiotics.
March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CGRP MAbs treatment for migraines may also improve rosacea symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
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August 1999 in “Disease-a-month” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, and treatments may include hormone-blocking medications.
June 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” If someone has unexplained nerve pain and hair loss, doctors should check for thallium poisoning.
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February 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.