October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for oral lichen planus.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
October 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PCOS affects quality of life most in infertility, and treatments vary by weight.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome treatment from stem cells improved hair regrowth and reduced scalp issues in a woman with lichen planopilaris.
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July 2006 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early diagnosis and treatment of Lichen Planopilaris are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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April 2009 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” Hirsutism in young women is often caused by PCOS and managed with lifestyle changes, treatments, and hormonal therapy, which takes 9-12 months to work.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Further testing of paclitaxel poliglumex for this cancer treatment is not justified.
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May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
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September 2009 in “The Prostate” Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Liaoning cashmere goats grow more cashmere by boosting fat production, supporting hair structure, and controlling inflammation.
Lhx2 is a crucial regulator of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early mouse retinal development.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
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August 2022 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” Platelet-rich plasma may improve embryo genetics in IVF.
January 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Two L-PRP treatments improve hair density in mild to moderate alopecia.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow her hair quickly and maintain it for six months after stopping treatment.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Being overweight, having gallbladder removal surgery, and taking cholesterol-lowering drugs are linked to a higher chance of getting vulvar lichen sclerosus.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
October 2021 in “Turkderm” Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” L-Selectin and adiponectin can help identify PCOS patients who respond to Metformin treatment.
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.