Janus kinase inhibitors are the most supported treatment for pediatric alopecia areata, while other options have limited evidence.
April 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin treatment for hair, nail, and skin disorders has weak evidence and should not be recommended unless new research shows clear benefits.
February 2018 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” Minoxidil and finasteride are the main FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, with other methods showing promise but lacking strong evidence.
January 2009 in “Journal of musculoskeletal pain” A patient got Herpes zoster after a knee injection, possibly due to the injection's trauma, but more evidence is needed.
February 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how shampoos clean, rinses condition, one-step shampoos offer convenience, and hair growth promoters aim to prevent hair loss, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence for their effectiveness.
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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August 2019 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Spironolactone and finasteride are equally effective for hirsutism in transgender women.
May 2024 in “Knowable Magazine” CBD might help pets with pain, itching, and seizures, but results are mixed and more research is needed.
The article suggests using "to heal from" for a more caring approach to treating women's hair loss and discusses the impact of doctors' beliefs on treatment.
October 2013 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Minoxidil is effective and safe for female hair loss, with the 5% foam having the fewest side effects.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Semaglutide may cause hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Newer GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may cause hair loss.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
June 2022 in “Veterinary evidence” Clomipramine alone does not reduce overgrooming in cats with psychogenic alopecia.
Neurosteroids help control dopamine responses in the brain.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network” The guidelines aim to find treatable prostate cancer early while avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments.
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April 2020 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Cox-2 significantly contributes to the development and progression of skin and esophageal cancers.
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August 1990 in “PubMed” Keratins K1 and K10 are found in the inner root sheath and cuticle of human hair follicles.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
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January 2012 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
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January 2004 in “European journal of cell biology” Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.