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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Allogeneic platelet gel heals chronic wounds better than hydrogel.
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
Two nutritional supplements improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women with hair loss conditions.
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Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
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A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Asteraceae plants may help treat diabetes, but more research is needed.
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Metformin can cause rare severe skin reactions.
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Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” PCOS is linked to obesity and inflammation, increasing cardiovascular risk.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.