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February 2017 in “Anticancer Research/Anticancer research” Ozone therapy might improve cancer treatment and reduce its side effects.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” CD10 and CD34 levels change during hair development and different hair growth stages, which could be important for hair regeneration treatments.
24 citations
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January 2021 in “Physiological Research” Testosterone affects brain functions and contributes to sex differences, influencing conditions like autism.
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
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March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
23 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
22 citations
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
21 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
21 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
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April 2015 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) doesn't affect rat skin cell growth, but it does change cell cycle, protein levels, and other cell functions, potentially shortening hair growth cycle.
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
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November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Flutamide, dutasteride, and finasteride dissolve differently in supercritical carbon dioxide, with dutasteride dissolving the least.