The study aims to find the most effective treatments for male pattern baldness.
128 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” The conclusion is that the risk of losing significance in meta-analysis results increases with smaller effects and more missing data, and using the median standard deviation for imputation is recommended.
January 2019 in “Figshare” Intralesional corticosteroids are best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP is best for severe cases.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
24 citations
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
51 citations
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August 2015 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
95 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
20 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
Adding aesthetic therapies to medications doesn't improve male pattern baldness treatment.
12 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Combining low-level laser therapy with minoxidil doesn't improve hair loss treatment compared to using minoxidil alone.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Single-spin and double-spin PRP methods are equally effective for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Cosmetic procedures can cause serious eye problems, so awareness and safety are crucial.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
December 2025 in “International Neurourology Journal” Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't significantly increase dementia risk.
August 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Cochrane Skin Group reviews are helpful for improving dermatology practices, but some lack enough evidence for clinical recommendations.
40 citations
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
62 citations
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “Seizure” Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
22 citations
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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
1265 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Clinical Breast Cancer” Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Measuring certain hormones can help predict metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.