July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming popular for treating hair loss and it's important for dermatologists to understand how it works and its safety.
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April 1977 in “PubMed” The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” A young boy with Netherton syndrome improved significantly using IVIG, dupilumab, and dietary changes.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Persistent ED in Propecia users is not due to abnormal blood flow.
June 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
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September 2019 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Linagliptin may cause hair loss and skin blisters.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
Platelet-rich plasma treatment helped heal gangrene in a young woman.
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The document concludes that specific methods for making diazine-based drugs can lead to high yields and are important for creating effective treatments for various diseases.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is better than platelet-rich plasma for promoting hair growth.
February 2026 in “JAAD International”
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June 2019 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
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August 2025 in “Cureus” Taking finasteride before surgery reduces blood loss in prostate procedures.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” PRP therapy may cause infections and other issues, needing more research for safety.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
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October 2011 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
September 2012 in “PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News” Finasteride doesn't harm quality of life.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A PTH-based treatment improved hair regrowth better than ruxolitinib in a mouse model of hair loss.