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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.
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November 2024 in “Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist)” Combined therapy is highly effective for treating diffuse alopecia.
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October 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Pentoxifylline alone and combined with triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized alopecia areata, with the combination showing the highest effectiveness.
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” UVA-1 phototherapy might help treat alopecia areata.
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June 2009 in “Oncology” High-dose vitamin A was safe and well-tolerated in a lung cancer treatment study.
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September 2020 in “BMC Cancer” 5α-reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of death from bladder cancer.
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January 1987 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” New hormonal therapies can help treat advanced prostate cancer but may cause testicular issues.
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November 2019 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Anti-androgen therapy is crucial for treating cancer and hormone-related diseases, even with low testosterone levels.
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January 2019 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
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December 2022 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
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February 2025 in “PubMed” Switching JAK inhibitors can lead to significant hair regrowth in severe alopecia cases.
Higher doses of prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide successfully treated 8 out of 10 alopecia totalis patients.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” TPO antibodies can help identify hypothyroid patients who still have symptoms despite normal TSH levels.
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting vitamin D3 into the skin is an effective treatment for patchy hair loss.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2025 in “SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital” PRP injections are safe and effective for alopecia areata, but steroids are still the preferred treatment.
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Physics” Proton minibeam radiotherapy shows promise for sparing healthy tissue in cancer treatment but needs further research and technological development.
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