January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
January 2025 in “MEDS Public Health and Preventive Medicine” Spermidine supplements can help extend the hair growth phase and may be useful for treating hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Nutrafol may cause liver damage.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” FFA in young women is often missed, and no single treatment works best.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
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March 2017 in “Transplant Infectious Disease” Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
April 2010 in “Nature Reviews Urology”
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June 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, especially younger ones, using intralesional corticosteroids and tacrolimus.
August 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Amino acid supplements may not be necessary for all women with chronic hair loss.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Forsythiaside A helps protect cells and liver from damage by reducing oxidative stress and boosting antioxidants.
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October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
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January 2021 in “Daru” A woman had severe reactions to methotrexate, including skin issues and organ problems, but improved after 38 days in the hospital.
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
May 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine improved hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” FOL-005 peptide may help treat excessive hair growth safely.
September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde” Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.