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April 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document discussed the use of topical clascoterone for treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting hair follicles. HS caused painful nodules, abscesses, and other symptoms, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Despite a prevalence of up to 4%, the only FDA-approved treatment at the time was adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor. The study explored clascoterone as a potential alternative treatment option for HS.
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October 2022 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” Adding L-glutamine to the diet of Hanwoo steers may boost their immune system and help them cope with heat.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles in adult skin but may increase cancer risk.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
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