7 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting vitamin D3 into the skin is an effective treatment for patchy hair loss.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that injecting dutasteride into the skin (mesotherapy) can effectively treat common hair loss in both men and women.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Microneedles offer a painless, effective, and easy-to-use hair loss treatment.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.
July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
1 citations
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September 2018 in “Fisioterapia Brasil” Microneedling can effectively improve hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
20 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Pentoxifylline alone and combined with triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized alopecia areata, with the combination showing the highest effectiveness.
April 2006 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Polynucleotide injections improved eye wrinkles with few side effects.
Botulinum toxin injections can reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
Testosterone works in different ways, including direct interaction with its receptor, conversion to other hormones for specific effects on genitalia, hair, bones, and muscle, and changes in body fat and sexual function when low.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Microneedle Therapy System effectively treats acne, scars, and hair loss safely.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and biotin pills together significantly increases hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
9 citations
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
Microneedling with Triamcinolone acetonide is an effective, less invasive, and safe alternative to direct injections for treating alopecia areata.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Andrology” Testosterone replacement therapy, especially intramuscular, raises PSA levels, but no overall link between PSA and testosterone was found except in non-BPH patients.
36 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Hair analysis can detect testosterone in horses after drug administration.
January 2026 in “Endocrinology” September 2025 in “Cureus” Equilibrium dialysis can accurately measure testosterone levels when lab results are inconsistent.
July 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Intralesional Triamcinolone acetonide injections are safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Mesotherapy involves injecting substances like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins into the skin to treat hair loss and skin conditions, with good patient satisfaction but possible skin inflammation.