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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in health literacy and patient care.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
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July 2020 in “ACS Nano” Using CRISPR for gene editing in the body is promising but needs better delivery methods to be more efficient and specific.
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
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January 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Fetal cells could improve skin repair with minimal scarring and are a potential ready-to-use solution for tissue engineering.
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.
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January 2022 in “Emerging infectious diseases” COVID-19 generally causes fewer complications than influenza, except for certain conditions like hair loss and heart issues.
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September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” Fetal skin can heal without scarring, offering insights for new scar-reducing treatments.
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May 2017 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” Bojungikki-tang may help with hair regrowth during chemotherapy.
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher triglycerides, suggesting a link to lipid metabolism.
February 2026 in “Austrian Journal of Technical and Natural Sciences” Mesotherapy may help treat hair loss in patients after bariatric surgery.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Minoxidil and spironolactone can improve hair growth, but responses vary and side effects are common.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in personalized therapy, health literacy, and patient care across various health conditions.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Tailored medication preparation and ongoing education are crucial for effective treatments.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Community pharmacies and pharmacists play a crucial role in improving community health.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a key role in health education and managing treatments for conditions like hair loss and smoking cessation.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” White hirsute women with PCOS have higher insulin resistance, but similar nitric oxide and fibrinogen levels compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism.
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.