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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Nocturia cases increased, but medication use declined, suggesting under-treatment.
May 2025 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Minoxidil can cause life-threatening heart complications, so careful monitoring is essential.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana extracts are generally safe but may cause kidney and liver tissue damage.
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September 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
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January 2004 DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang helps hair growth but doesn't extend the growth period or affect hair follicle cells significantly.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.
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June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
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October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
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February 2009 in “European urology. Supplement” Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves drugs that either quickly relieve symptoms or reduce prostate size, with a combination offering more benefits but more side effects.
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May 2020 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Cuscuta reflexa leaves extract may help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes symptoms.
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May 2004 in “British Journal of Urology” Dual therapy with specific medications can help manage male urinary symptoms and reduce side effects.
July 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Nitroglycerin can stop scalp necrosis during hair transplant surgery.
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June 1985 in “PubMed” Ethylenthiourea is toxic to the liver and nervous system, especially with alcohol.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 4-aminopyridine speeds up and improves skin wound healing.
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” The injectable hydrogel effectively speeds up chronic wound healing.
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
May 2008 in “Trends in Urology Gynaecology & Sexual Health” Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.