November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Rice germ oil improves hair health, but adding ferulic acid offers limited benefits and may worsen chemically damaged hair.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
Spironolactone effectively treats female acne with few side effects.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Pattern hair loss is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, with limited effective treatments available.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata affects self-esteem and social life, but new treatments offer hope.
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June 2024 in “Health Science Reports” 3D printing is increasingly used in plastic surgery and prosthetics, but more research is needed.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride helps manage male hair loss, but realistic expectations and support are crucial.
March 2021 in “Juniper Online Journal Material Science” Energy healing treatment improved L-cysteine's stability, solubility, bioavailability, and shelf-life.
January 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
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March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
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August 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal drugs may help treat hair loss.
Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Treating scalp issues with anti-dandruff shampoo improves hair health.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Chronic hair diseases can severely affect mental health and self-confidence.
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair coloring increases copper and calcium uptake, damaging hair and reducing shine.
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June 2006 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal greatly improves quality of life.
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July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
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September 1997 in “Postgraduate medicine” Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
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April 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” Individualized treatment is crucial for managing hair loss and its effects.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” Drugs for PCOS can affect metabolism, so understanding their effects is important for managing health risks.