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November 2024 in “Electrochimica Acta” A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.
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December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
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August 2017 in “Synlett” Scientists in India found a safer and efficient way to make a type of medicine called hydantoins from carbamates, which also worked well in making the seizure medicine, Ethotoin.
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January 1992 in “PubMed” Higher CSF 5-HIAA levels may predict better response to serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in trichotillomania.
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August 2015 in “Endocrinology” The antibody 005-C04 blocks prolactin receptors, causing reversible infertility, impaired lactation, and hair regrowth in female mice.
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August 1985 in “European journal of endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Mild skin injury can trigger mineral deposits in rat skin, even without full calciphylactic response.