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July 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” Patients with renal disease may develop vitamin A toxicity even with low-dose supplements.
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January 2009 in “OpenSIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)” Calotropis gigantea and Tridax procumbens extracts reduce inflammation more effectively than low-dose Ibuprofen.
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” Tideglusib may help bone regeneration without being toxic at low doses.
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
Certain combination therapies, like microneedling with minoxidil, are more effective for female-pattern hair loss than other treatments.
December 2023 in “Farmateka” Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
June 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause muscle weakness and eye movement issues, even at low doses.
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss long-term with low doses being safe for the liver.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
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April 2016 in “Hormones” Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are promising for multiple therapies, but more research is needed to fully understand and optimize their use.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
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July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” More research is needed before recommending photobiomodulation devices for hair loss treatment.
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
April 2024 in “Lečaŝij vrač” Valproic acid can cause low platelet counts, especially at high doses or in elderly patients.
September 2023 in “PubMed” Baricitinib is a relatively safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
Diphenyl cresyl phosphate has low toxicity but can harm the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and testicles at high doses.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
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June 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata management involves explaining the condition, using treatments like steroids and immunotherapy, and providing support like counseling and wigs.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.