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Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
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May 2015 in “Planta” Certain fungi and bacteria help orchid seeds germinate and plants grow better.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
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December 2013 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
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November 2024 in “Planta” Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve mood and well-being.
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January 2017 in “Molecules” Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
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September 2012 in “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition” Wheat straw is valuable for its health benefits and various industrial uses.
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January 1995 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
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January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
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June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.