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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” BAFF-targeted therapies can reduce autoimmune disease activity, but more research is needed for precise treatments.
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical calcipotriol may help treat alopecia areata, especially in those with low vitamin D.
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics” Pluripotent stem cells show promise for treating skin color loss disorders like vitiligo.
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
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April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
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February 2010 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
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November 2003 in “The Journals of Gerontology” Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
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January 2017 in “Human Reproduction Open” The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
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June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
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December 2020 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Testosterone and DHEA can benefit women's health but must be prescribed carefully due to potential risks.