June 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” External factors like pollution, stress, and poor nutrition can negatively affect hair growth.
July 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
Metformin is safe in early pregnancy for women with PCOS and may reduce certain risks.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
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February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery” Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
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August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The endobrow-midface lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the upper face with minimal complications and rare temporary hair loss.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Finasteride's two formulations absorb similarly, showing bioequivalence.
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August 2025 Drug repurposing can speed up and reduce costs in drug discovery, especially for cancer treatment.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
November 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The decision tree can predict drug absorption issues with good accuracy but needs more validation and adjustments for other factors.
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
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June 2018 in “Life Sciences” Diabetex improves diabetic wound healing better than metformin.
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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition” Dialysis patients benefit from water-soluble vitamins but need careful management to avoid risks.
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January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
January 2024 in “ResearchWorks at the University of Washington (University of Washington)” LA-ICP-MS effectively measures zinc, lead, and mercury in hair.
January 2023 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Existing drugs are being repurposed to treat cardiometabolic disorders, which is safer, faster, and cheaper than developing new drugs.
January 2024 in “Current research in toxicology” Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
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March 2022 in “Exploration” Bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials show promise for improving skin wound healing.
May 2023 in “Materials research foundations” Nanomaterials like silver and gold can improve wound healing but need more research for safety.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” Bioprinting could greatly improve health outcomes but faces challenges like material choice and ensuring long-term survival of printed tissues.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is linked to immune-related genes, suggesting JAK inhibitors as a potential treatment.