68 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
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July 2008 in “Current Oncology Reports” EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Cell therapy is advancing with stem cell transplants and genetically modified cells improving treatment for diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Licorice can effectively treat stomach ulcers and may work as well as or better than some standard drugs.
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September 2012 in “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition” Wheat straw is valuable for its health benefits and various industrial uses.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
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March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause scalp pustules and hair loss, needing early treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
November 2023 in “Plants” Compounds from Jatropha cordata bark have significant anti-inflammatory effects and could help with hair loss.
July 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
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January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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October 2022 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports” Biologic therapies can cause various adverse events, but allergy/immunology clinicians can manage them.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid is influenced by genetic factors, immune cell dysfunction, aging, and triggers, with treatment often improving symptoms.
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April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Psychological stress can worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Ketoconazole shampoo may help reduce hair loss and improve hair health.
January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” An 18-year-old girl improved with treatment after being diagnosed with both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Celiac Disease.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” JAK inhibitors are effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Cell-mediated drug delivery systems improve skin disease treatment by using living cells for precise, prolonged, and less toxic therapy.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Bidens pilosa L. extract effectively treats androgen deficiency dry eye in rats.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
98 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Exercise, especially vigorous aerobic and resistance training, can improve hormone levels in women with PCOS.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
Metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions, but more research is needed.