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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” The flexible fixed-sequence testing method allows for more effective evaluation of multiple goals in a clinical trial while controlling the risk of false positives.
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September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.
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March 2014 in “General Hospital Psychiatry” Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Ecklonia cava improves the effectiveness of Diane-35 in managing PCOS symptoms.
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
October 2023 in “Advancement in yoga and physical therapy” More research is needed before using brown fat to treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Ophthalmology” Preservative-free latanoprost effectively lowers eye pressure with fewer side effects.
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
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December 2003 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
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February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
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April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Cynoglossum amabile has medicinal potential but poses safety concerns due to liver toxicity.
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December 2022 in “Indian pediatrics/Indian Pediatrics” A toddler who accidentally swallowed hair growth medicine experienced serious heart-related side effects but recovered after hospital treatment.