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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best way to make a topical treatment for hair loss is to mix Saw Palmetto extract with 48% ethanol at the end of making the lotion.
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January 2010 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” Abietic acid from pine resin can effectively inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
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October 2016 in “Epilepsy & behavior” Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Photobiomodulation therapy effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves quality of life in alopecia areata without side effects.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry” Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” PMS nanoparticles improve damaged hair by protecting and restoring its surface and color.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective for treating multiple patchy alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Wedelolactone may help treat lung fibrosis by reducing inflammation and lung damage.
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June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition called lipedematous alopecia.
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January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
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January 1988 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” 0.1% piroctone olamine in hair tonics effectively treats dandruff.
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July 2018 in “Journal of pediatric epilepsy” A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.
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January 2007 in “Epilepsia” Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Low dose valproate in epileptic children mainly causes weight gain and other non-life-threatening side effects.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
The best cream-mask base for treating hair loss includes specific emulsifiers, Carbopol, and guar gum.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than latanoprost but has more side effects.
February 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” A new liposomal formulation improves drug delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss without causing skin irritation.