January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
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December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
June 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Men with alopecia areata tend to have larger limb and trunk circumferences than healthy men.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
September 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” Alopecia areata patients have higher IgE and IL-13 levels, suggesting immune involvement.
Older age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children increase metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
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June 2003 in “Endocrine Reviews” While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
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April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.
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May 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Coenzyme Q10 vesicular formulations can potentially treat androgenic alopecia by promoting hair growth and thickness.
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Informatics” Researchers created LabeledIn, a detailed list of drug uses, showing the importance of human input in making such lists.
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June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
27 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
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September 2015 in “Clínica e Investigación en Arteriosclerosis” Some skin conditions may increase the risk of heart disease, but are not yet included in cardiovascular prevention guidelines.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Betulin oil doesn't stop hair loss or help regrow hair in hypothyroidism.
January 2018 in “The journal of the convergence on culture technology” Astringent persimmon fruit extract can promote hair growth.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.