December 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Both photobiomodulation and low-frequency treatments effectively reduce body measurements.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
November 2023 in “British journal of nutrition” Curcumin supplements increase adiponectin and decrease leptin in adults.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
January 2023 in “Health science reports” French maritime pine bark extract significantly increased hair density in menopausal women.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Probiotics and synbiotics may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists improved how to make skin-like structures from stem cells using special gels and a device that controls growth signals, leading to better hair and skin features.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Statins significantly reduce testosterone and improve skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
June 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Older people more commonly have skin conditions related to aging, and early treatment can improve their quality of life.
Fenugreek gel significantly reduces split ends and improves hair health.
April 2019 in “Lincoln (University of Nebraska)” The smart bandage improved healing in diabetic wounds better than standard treatments.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
October 2008 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Tailored supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D based on hair analysis may improve bone health.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy is safe but not significantly better than minoxidil alone for hair growth.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
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February 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib and brepocitinib effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
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July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
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November 2016 in “Nanoscale” Medium to larger nanogels effectively deliver drugs through hair follicles when heated.
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February 2001 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can significantly increase hair count and density in men with pattern baldness, and these improvements can last up to 3 months.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Both bone donor sites had low long-term issues and high patient satisfaction.
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide improved recovery, lowered death rates, and reduced hospital stay for COVID-19 patients.