118 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
63 citations
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January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
41 citations
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November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
33 citations
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January 2009 in “Contraception” Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Plant-derived vesicles via microneedling are safe and effective for hair loss treatment.
5 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” Injected bimatoprost 0.03% solution did not effectively treat female-pattern hair loss.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” The film-trigger applicator improves microneedle skin delivery and drug efficiency using simple finger force.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Injections of special skin cells showed potential in treating hair loss, with some participants experiencing increased hair density.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using an epidural needle in hair restoration surgery can reduce grafts popping out, make the procedure easier, and result in natural-looking hairlines without obvious scarring.
Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can reduce fat cell formation in eye disease.
December 2025 in “Materials Technology” The engineered scaffold shows promise for effective skin repair.
23 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
20 citations
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June 1985 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
203 citations
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December 1947 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”
87 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The nanofiber scaffolds improved skin wound healing by supporting cell growth and tissue repair.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” The new hyaluronic acid gel is as safe and effective for lip enhancement as the existing product.
17 citations
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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.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Dienogest and combined oral contraceptives are equally effective for endometriosis, but COC may reduce painful intercourse more.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Poliglecaprone 25 is better than steel staples for hair transplant surgery, causing less discomfort and finer scars.
The new microneedle system safely delivers finasteride through the skin to treat hair loss.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The ATAN-Met hydrogel helps heal infected diabetic wounds by promoting tissue regeneration and fighting bacteria.