February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Ayurvedic treatment with Prachana and external applications effectively promoted hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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March 2025 in “Environmental Monitoring and Assessment” Faecal pollution significantly contributes to antimicrobial resistance in water, needing better wastewater management and research.
Tretinoin is used topically to treat acne, skin aging, and various skin conditions.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Homemade skin products can cause allergic reactions, so use registered products if you have allergies.
April 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” HA-gel-dex hydrogels help heal wounds and regenerate tissue effectively.
April 2026 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” Many skin issues in hospitalized adults go unnoticed, needing better checks and teamwork.
A rare genetic mutation causes Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome symptoms.
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January 2009 in “Sexual Development” Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
February 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
November 2021 in “Arquivos Médicos dos Hospitais e da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo” Microneedling with minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and mesotherapy improves hair growth significantly.
December 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher Alarin levels may predict androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome.
March 2021 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” Beard hair can be used for hair transplants in severe alopecia cases, with minimal complications and good results.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Activated platelet-rich plasma helps hair growth by boosting growth factors and cell growth pathways in hair cells.
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October 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
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January 2019 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.
March 2019 in “The International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence” Radish saponin extract may help grow hair in balding mice.
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
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October 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Stress does not greatly speed up aging or hair loss in politicians.
September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Good nutrition and vitamins are important for healthy skin and can prevent diseases.
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
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February 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Dihydrotestosterone specifically binds to hamster sebaceous glands, with a higher affinity than testosterone.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman experienced sudden hair graying and loss after a COVID-19 vaccine, which improved with treatment.
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
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May 2022 in “Dermatologic surgery” Exosomes could help with skin and hair, but more research and better methods are needed.
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February 1994 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin affects mouse skin and may regulate skin functions.