28 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
September 2025 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Micronutrient levels and thyroid function likely don't affect scarring alopecias.
53 citations
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone boosts red blood cell production and changes iron metabolism without needing dihydrotestosterone.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
10 citations
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October 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
February 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Bicalutamide improved hair growth more than spironolactone in women with hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but has different side effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Medicine” Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Spironolactone is useful for treating acne and other skin conditions like excessive hair growth and certain types of hair loss.
March 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss in women caused by many factors, and iron and thyroid tests are recommended for diagnosis.
40 citations
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March 2003 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” Trilostane helped a dog with an adrenal tumor feel better and stay healthy.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone injections can effectively stop frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A new taurine-based liquid can help treat hair loss by improving hair follicle health and promoting regrowth.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.
306 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
February 2024 in “Folia Medica” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for hair loss in patients regardless of their thyroid antibody levels.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Intralesional methotrexate effectively treats patchy alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
23 citations
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February 2010 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
Trilostane generally improved symptoms in dogs with Cushing's syndrome, but dosage adjustments were needed over time.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.