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May 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the ς1 receptor.
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April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
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December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
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October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Pig oil was found to significantly promote hair growth in rats, more effectively than Minoxidil.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” Power-enhancing drugs can cause mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and physical side effects, questioning their overall benefits.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines” Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
December 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Green tea's EGCG has various health benefits, including antioxidant properties, skin protection, cancer cell growth inhibition, anti-inflammatory effects, fat breakdown, detoxification, diabetes management, hair growth stimulation, and prevention of gum disease.
October 2017 in “Universidad Nacional de Trujillo” Low doses of Coffea arabica seed extract prevent prostate growth and lower uric acid and PSA levels.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Apple polyphenol, especially oligomeric procyanidins, can reduce fat absorption and lower blood fat levels.
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
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September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.
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March 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Smaller nanoparticles penetrate skin better, especially through hair follicles.
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October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.