Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” An older woman had false beliefs after taking a depression medication, which stopped when she stopped the medication.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” Some antidepressants can cause emotional numbness and other unusual side effects.
March 2016 in “Indian Journal Of Applied Research” 16.60% of patients had hypothyroidism, more common in females and those over 50.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
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August 2013 in “Journal of experimental botany” Certain inhibitors slow down plant growth by causing early cell specialization without changing the cell development pattern.
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December 1991 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Dextran sulfate was found to be toxic and ineffective for treating HIV.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
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May 1999 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
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August 1997 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Hypothyroidism is most common in older females, with symptoms like weakness, weight gain, and hair loss.
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January 2020 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” Intrinsic religiosity is linked to a conservative political orientation.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment improved symptoms and thyroid levels in a woman with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
September 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” Nanoemulsions can effectively deliver antiseptic agents deep into the skin.
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January 1994 in “European Urology” Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
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April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.