January 2021 in “Figshare” Tiny lipid particles carrying 17-α-estradiol gather in hair follicles, which may help target alopecia treatment.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
February 2016 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Low-Level Laser Therapy significantly improves hair density in women with hormonally and age-related hair loss.
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March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
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May 1975 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Combination therapy significantly reduces testosterone and moderately reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism.
128 citations
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March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
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February 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
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November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Females with idiopathic hirsutism have higher levels of omentin-1, which may lead to excessive hair growth.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” PRF is better than PRP for endometrial repair.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” A new method can almost perfectly distinguish adenomyosis from similar conditions using blood tests.
October 2025 in “European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine” High serum DHT levels can help diagnose PCOS.
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January 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, especially in a 40:1 ratio, effectively treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovulation.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain hormone levels can help diagnose P450 oxidoreductase deficiency.
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
July 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Bimatoprost is more effective than sweet almond oil for enhancing eyebrow growth.
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively detect early endometrial cancer by analyzing collagen changes.
December 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal” People with Alopecia areata have higher levels of prostaglandin D2 in their blood and tissues.
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.