Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.
April 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.
February 2023 in “PLOS ONE” Caizhixuan hair tonic helps treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving hair follicles.
January 2021 in “HAMDAN MEDICAL JOURNAL” Finasteride treats hair loss and reduces prostate cancer risk.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Regenerative cellular therapies show promise for treating non-scarring hair loss but need more research.
August 2024 in “Nutrients” Probiotics help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.
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November 2023 in “Medicina” Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
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July 2023 in “PLoS ONE” Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Hidradenitis suppurativa negatively affects patients' sexual lives and relationships, highlighting the need for better support and communication about sexual health.
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July 2024 in “Toxins” OnabotulinumtoxinA is used to treat wrinkles, pain, sweating, hair loss, and more by temporarily paralyzing muscles and affecting pain pathways.
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
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July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride and dutasteride have limited use in feminising therapy and are not recommended for routine use.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Underactive bladder is hard to diagnose and treat, needing more research.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Copper-quercetin complexes could be effective in treating cancer, infections, and promoting bone healing.
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
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November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.
Finasteride and dutasteride are not recommended for feminizing therapy due to limited effectiveness and potential risks.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” The impact of virtual care on health and privacy is unclear and may be biased.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Combining plant extracts with nanotechnology may improve hair loss treatments.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dermatologists should address discrimination and consider ethnic and gender differences in treatments.
November 2024 in “Nanomaterials” The nanocrystalline suspension effectively delivers dutasteride over time with minimal inflammation.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” A reliable method was developed to measure Finasteride and Tadalafil in rat blood.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.