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August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
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December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
June 2026 in “Reports of Morphology” A nutrient-rich diet improved skin and hair health in stressed rats.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
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January 2016 in “Theranostics” Minoxidil-coated microbubbles with sonication effectively enhance hair growth.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
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June 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Nucleic acid polymers can enhance antiviral responses and improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis B.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
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May 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems due to itching and may benefit from melatonin, which helps with sleep and skin symptoms.
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” DA liposomes with chloramphenicol effectively target hair follicles and combat MRSA with minimal skin toxicity.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
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February 2019 in “Journal of neurochemistry” Sex hormones affect brain injury differently in males and females.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.
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June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
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October 2021 in “The Journal of Microbiology” Human placenta hydrolysate may help treat COVID-19 by reducing virus replication and boosting immune response.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.