May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
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October 2018 in “Medicine” Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Mouse hair follicle cells can become heart-like cells without genetic changes.
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March 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Overexpressing GLI-1 in mice skin can cause tumors like human basal cell carcinomas.
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Phyllanthus emblica leaves show potential for developing new antimalarial drugs with low toxicity.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
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February 2026 in “Animals” Methionine supplementation in low-protein diets improves growth, fur quality, and gut health in blue foxes.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a smaller syringe causes less pain when giving an injection.
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May 1995 in “Journal of Adolescent Health” Inner city teens had high retention rates for the contraceptive implant, especially those with a history of abortion.
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
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August 2018 in “Journal of empirical legal studies” Repealing tampon taxes helps low-income people the most by making menstrual products cheaper.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Photothermal hydrogels can kill bacteria and help heal tissue using light-converted heat.
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August 2007 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Itraconazole-loaded nanoparticles are more effective and less toxic for treating fungal infections than conventional oral itraconazole.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Runners often face skin problems like blisters and infections, and both prevention and early treatment are important.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
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June 2025 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Encapsulating cell-free fat extract in GelMA hydrogel improves skin flap survival in mice.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Phytopharmacology” Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
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June 2006 in “Central European Journal of Public Health” Hair loss in older men is linked to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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April 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
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October 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Reduced cytokinin levels help plants adapt to low potassium by increasing root hair growth and potassium uptake.
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October 2019 in “Biomolecules” Retinoic acid can either maintain stem cells or make them specialize, depending on the cell type.