January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Jorizzo questions the long-term benefits of minoxidil and tretinoin, while Dr. Olsen defends their effectiveness and stresses the need for public education on these treatments.
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
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March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.
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December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
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September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
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January 1998 in “European Urology” Finasteride works best in 6 months and lasts 6 years.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
218 citations
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April 2008 in “Genes & Development” Skin stem cells help repair damage and maintain healthy skin.
116 citations
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April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
108 citations
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November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
9 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
March 2022 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” Many young women in Pakistan are unaware of their PCOS symptoms.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
January 2025 in “Multimedialen Archiv und Publikationsserver der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel)” Oxidized LDL reduces cell growth but affects stem cell differentiation less negatively than cytokine-induced inflammation.
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July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
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January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.