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August 1972 in “PubMed” The patient had a severe allergic reaction to gold treatment.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy works better than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
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April 2016 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Thymic mesenchymal cells have unique gene expression that supports their specific functions in the thymus.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
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March 2016 in “Liver international” Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
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July 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” PRP injections for vocal fold issues are safe and improve vocal quality.
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June 2022 in “Transgender Health” Oocyte retrieval is possible for transgender men on testosterone therapy without affecting fertility outcomes.
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April 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” More inflammation leads to faster and worse hair loss in women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
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June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
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December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
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January 2015 in “International journal of medical research and health sciences” Platelet rich plasma is as effective as triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
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March 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” Topical finasteride can effectively treat male pattern baldness with fewer side effects than oral use.
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January 2014 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Urtica dioica L. extract may help treat tinea corporis but is less effective than terbinafine.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of TrkC receptor delays hair follicle development.
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
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June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Stopping adalimumab and starting methotrexate with topical treatments improved the woman's scalp psoriasis and hair regrew.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.