January 2020 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” The natural topical treatment improved rabbits' skin and hair condition.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
January 2016 in “Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences” Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” PRP improves short-term pain and function in shoulder injuries, but long-term benefits are unclear.
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October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
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October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
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May 2010 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
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August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
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June 2017 in “Rejuvenation Research” Minoxidil treatment increases aorta elasticity and reduces stiffness in aged mice, potentially helping with age-related heart issues.
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
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January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
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February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Hair properties are interconnected; a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary approach is essential for understanding hair behavior.
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December 2017 in “Cancer Medicine” Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
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July 2021 in “Microbial biotechnology” The combined treatment with engineered bacteria and yellow LED light improved wound healing in mice.
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” PCOS treatment should be personalized based on its type and the patient's reproductive goals.
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.