March 2026 in “Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism” Diabetes rates in Saudi Arabia are rising, especially Type 2, with more men affected, and will continue to increase by 2030.
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
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April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SER120 nasal spray effectively reduces nighttime urination and is safe for patients.
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Changes in gut bacteria might influence alopecia areata.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” 2 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” Bone marrow cells improved tendon health better than platelet-rich plasma.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
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January 2023 in “Cancers” Cancer patients, especially with blood cancers, face severe COVID-19 risks due to weakened immunity.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can increase the risk of autoimmune skin diseases, especially bullous pemphigoid.
Oral minoxidil may have more cardiovascular risks than topical minoxidil.
September 2025 in “Biology of Sex Differences” Females have a higher lifetime risk of alopecia areata than males.
May 2025 in “Annals of surgical case reports & images.” Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.
February 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy shows promise for hair loss but lacks strong evidence due to limited studies.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
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February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Targeted anticancer therapies in children often cause skin side effects like rash and dry skin.
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December 2023 in “Antioxidants” Blackberry leaves have stronger antioxidant properties than raspberry leaves.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” PRP injections improve knee function better than other treatments for osteoarthritis.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” Smoking increases the risk and severity of male pattern baldness.
December 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Too much sugar harms skin, causing wrinkles and acne, but a low-sugar diet can help.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
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June 2017 in “Oncotarget” Digoxin is linked to a higher risk of anemia in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued ritlecitinib treatment helps sustain hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2023 in “JAAD International” Rosacea patients often discuss treatments and emotional struggles online, highlighting the need for professional support.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
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July 2025 in “Methods and Protocols” The CAM is a useful model for studying burn wounds and testing treatments.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat hair loss by targeting multiple genes and pathways.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
August 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride, dutasteride, and silodosin have the highest risk for causing sexual dysfunction.