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April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients using social media have mixed feelings about alopecia treatments, noting hair growth but also frustration with treatment recurrence.
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanocarriers like liposomes and cyclodextrins improve how angiotensin-(1-7) is delivered in the body.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
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June 1989 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
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December 2005 in “Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism” Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
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December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
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February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Prosopis farcta has strong antioxidants, useful for food and medicine.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” No treatment showed significant long-term hair growth benefits for alopecia areata.
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November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Traditional Thai medicinal plants show promise for treating hemorrhoids.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Tridax procumbens leaves show strong antibacterial and anticancer effects.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” Panax notoginseng may help with oral ulcers and hair growth.