December 2025 in “Rare Metals” Smart biomaterials and dressings show promise in treating chronic skin diseases by improving drug delivery and minimizing side effects.
November 2025 in “Applied Research” Synthetic curcumin derivatives improve treatment for diabetes and cancer.
January 2025 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” Eicosanoids are crucial for skin health, and targeting their pathways may help treat skin conditions.
December 2023 in “Advances in Integrative Medicine” Boswellia sacra helped improve pilonidal sinus symptoms in one case.
Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
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August 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
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June 1985 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Synthetic 19-norprogestins promote bone cell growth and function through their non-phenolic metabolites.
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February 2025 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Enterobacter sp. SA187 helps tomato plants grow better in salt and heat by boosting stress-related responses.
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January 2023 in “Andrology” The testes produce sperm and hormones essential for male development.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
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March 1973 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Altered DHEA metabolism in hair follicles may be linked to hair loss in balding men.
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January 2021 in “Prague medical report” Men might have a version of the female disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, shown by changes in hormone levels and early baldness, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.
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November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” The document concludes that a high-protein, low-carb diet can lead to significant weight loss but requires caution and further research.
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet led to weight loss and improved metabolic and hormonal health in obese men, with better sperm motility.
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January 1970 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Eating a small amount of lean meat daily is safer and more manageable for weight loss than total fasting.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Focus on general hair care and lifestyle changes.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Most women preferred the 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo for better hair smoothness and less frizz while controlling dandruff.
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April 2013 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies” Raspberry ketone lacks sufficient human research to support health benefit claims and requires more rigorous studies to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Focus on general hair care and lifestyle changes.
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adapalene 0.1% effectively reduces acne by decreasing comedones and altering skin properties.
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.