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December 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
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March 1990 in “PubMed” Shaving is the most effective temporary hair removal method for facial hirsutism.
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February 2023 in “F&S Reports” Elagolix did not effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Diode laser removes hair better but is more painful than intense pulsed light.
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
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January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
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December 1981 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
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January 2002 in “Yaoxue jinzhan” Finasteride reduces sperm count and affects male reproductive function, while Epristeride does not.
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Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.