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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” High-dose radiation speeds up aging in skin stem cells.
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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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February 1954 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
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Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
Proper care and diet are crucial to prevent health issues in gerbils.
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” Desmopressin-loaded liposomes can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, improving bioavailability and patient compliance.
Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” PRP is safe but not more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
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Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
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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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November 2023 in “Heliyon” Future wound dressings will be smart, multifunctional, and improve personalized medicine.