October 2025 in “Preprints.org” Adipose mesenchymal stem cells are best for skincare because they reduce inflammation and are safe and effective.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have serious side effects.
June 2025 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Some rules should be enforced after acceptance, but funding and conflict of interest must be addressed before peer review for ethical integrity.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
June 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause muscle weakness and eye movement issues, even at low doses.
Men with higher body mass index (BMI) in Taiwan tend to have more severe hair loss.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone plus finasteride increases bone density in men with spinal cord injuries.
October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A small BOTOX dose improved sperm production and movement in older mice.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Abuse of anabolic steroids in Iraqi athletes leads to negative effects on hormones, liver and kidney function, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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June 2016 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Combining iron supplements with Qilib lotion is more effective for treating hair loss from iron deficiency.
May 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Cows that shed more hair in winter have better reproductive success and their calves weigh more at weaning.
December 2020 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Iron supplements and physiotherapy together can better treat hair loss in women with iron deficiency.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
Healthy lifestyle and weight control improve skin and scalp health in people in their 20s and 30s.
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March 2022 in “Transgender Health” More research is needed to improve lower body gender affirmation techniques.
September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Post-bariatric surgery patients often face gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, and anxiety.
June 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Anabolic steroid use is common among bodybuilders in Sergipe, regardless of socioeconomic status, and awareness of its harmful effects is needed.
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
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June 2022 in “대한스포츠의학회지” Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improved many skin conditions in obese patients but caused hair loss in some and decreased facial oil and skin elasticity.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
July 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review” Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common due to nutrient deficiencies and rapid weight loss.
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
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November 1978 in “JAMA” The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.