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June 2023 in “Radiation oncology journal” Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Blue light can damage hair and scalp, leading to hair loss.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
December 2022 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
27 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
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May 2017 in “The Lancet” Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
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July 2011 in “Cytokine” Finasteride helps reduce lung inflammation and damage after trauma and infection.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Ipilimumab can cause various adverse events in elderly patients, especially affecting the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
134 citations
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February 2005 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
47 citations
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May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
39 citations
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December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
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December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
26 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Antidepressants might help with skin inflammation and improve conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Ionizing radiation causes irreversible skin damage, with single doses leading to acute injury and hair graying, and fractional doses causing more severe long-term tissue damage.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Short daily photoperiods improve cashmere production in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.
September 2024 in “Cureus” Removing breast implants resolved the patient's symptoms.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” New methods are being developed to improve drug delivery to the brain.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” Nebivolol cream may be a promising hair loss treatment by improving blood flow and nourishing hair follicles.