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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Cinobufacin with chemotherapy improves treatment response and quality of life in advanced breast cancer patients while reducing some side effects.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PRP shows promise for treating female hair loss but needs more research.
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December 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” The new wound dressing promotes cell growth and healing, absorbs wound fluids well, and is biocompatible.
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Deuruxolitinib effectively improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but requires monitoring for side effects.
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July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Aging reduces skin stem cell function, leading to changes like hair loss and slower wound healing.
Acupuncture may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Certain dietary supplements can improve hair density and are well-tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Botulinum Toxin can improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
October 2025 in “Gene Expression” Exosome therapy could be a promising new way to treat hair loss.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Combining laser therapy with other treatments effectively increases hair density and thickness for hair loss.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combined microneedling with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone but may cause mild side effects.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
August 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps increase hair density in male patients with hair loss but doesn't change hair thickness.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
54 citations
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
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November 2021 in “Translational pediatrics” Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Low-dose minoxidil effectively enhances facial hair with minimal side effects.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” "Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
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January 2023 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
December 2024 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)” Fenugreek seeds can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve hormone balance.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.