November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Selenium shows promise in preventing and controlling prostate cancer.
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
February 2023 in “Sibirskij onkologičeskij žurnal” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TYK2 inhibition may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing immune response.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” QLT0267 stops hair follicle cell growth and movement.
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” Eating healthy, exercising, and taking certain supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Exercise helps improve symptoms and mental health in women with PCOS.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” PCOS is best managed with personalized lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgery.
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September 2010 in “PubMed” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which is distressing for many, but usually reversible.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
Acupuncture helped a man with long-term hair loss regrow his hair.
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
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April 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
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February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.
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September 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Purslane has many health benefits and potential uses in medicine, food, and farming.
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December 2017 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The dodder plant has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties, and may promote hair growth.
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Mutamba may help treat hair loss due to its tannins and other compounds.
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February 2024 in “Preprints.org” Ginsenoside compound K shows promise for treating metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed on its safety and effectiveness.