November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair helps prevent scalp skin cancer by supporting immune protection.
August 2012 in “Journal of Evidence-based Medicine” Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth in women with androgenic alopecia.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
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October 1997 in “JAMA” Some vaccines might rarely cause hair loss, more research is needed.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.
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August 2015 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
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August 2018 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Enteral nutrition's role in maintaining Crohn's disease remission is unclear and needs more research.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with lichen planus are more likely to have dyslipidemia, especially higher triglyceride levels.
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” AI can greatly improve plastic surgery, but ethical care and human aspects must remain a priority.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Neuropathic pain is common in long COVID patients, especially those with depression or severe COVID-19.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.
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January 2019 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The article concludes that global standardization in PCOS research is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the condition.
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January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.
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December 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Topical metformin effectively treats melasma with minimal side effects.
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December 2016 in “Sexual medicine reviews” The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Epidemiology” Standardized definitions and better methods are needed to accurately estimate long COVID-19 prevalence.
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January 2025 in “Veterinary Medicine International” PRP shows promise for eye disease in animals but needs more research before being standard care.
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January 2023 in “PubMed” PRP might help with hair growth, but the evidence is weak.
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May 2018 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” The two-factor model fits better for Chinese patients' understanding of illness causes than the original four-factor model.
May 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Growth factor injections improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Laser therapies may improve scarring alopecia, but more research is needed.
April 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is more common in males and linked to family history, smoking, hair plucking, and low levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
PRP may help with female hair loss short-term, but more research is needed for best results.
January 2026 in “Immunological Reviews” Females generally have stronger immune responses than males due to the X chromosome.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Low-dose minoxidil effectively enhances facial hair with minimal side effects.