January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants” The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
May 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.
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August 1980 in “Circulation” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in animals and humans.
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
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November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats female hair loss, promoting growth and density.
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
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November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
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August 1975 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.
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October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
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April 2021 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Dendrobium plants have compounds useful for treating skin issues and developing new drugs and cosmetics.
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.
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June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
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December 1979 in “Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology” These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil with Korean red ginseng improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.
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June 2018 in “Current Urology Reports” Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
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June 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Stromal Vascular Fraction might help with male sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
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December 2015 in “Medwave” Leflunomide can cause severe hair loss in some rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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January 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Eclipta prostrata is used for health benefits and hair care, showing various protective and healing effects.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
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February 2020 in “Rivista Urologia” Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.