3 citations
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May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” People with alopecia areata may also have allergic rhinitis and should be checked for respiratory allergies.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Pharmacists Association” Pharmacy professionals need thorough training and guidelines for safely preparing cytotoxic drugs.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Medicine” People with hair loss are more likely to have anxiety.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of combining compound glycyrrhizin (CG) with topical minoxidil for treating alopecia areata (AA) by analyzing 11 randomized controlled trials involving 1,189 patients. The combination therapy was found to be more effective than minoxidil alone, improving clinical efficacy and reducing SALT scores, serum TNF-α, IL-12, and IFN-γ levels, while increasing serum TGF-β1 levels. No significant differences in adverse events were observed between the two groups. Despite these positive findings, the study calls for more high-quality, large-scale RCTs to further validate the results due to the suboptimal quality of the included studies.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Transgender Health” Transgender individuals may face specific skin issues during gender-affirming treatments, needing personalized care.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Medicine” A mutation in the IL2RA gene increases the risk of alopecia areata.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Health science reports” People with certain skin conditions, especially androgenic alopecia, are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “PubMed” Laser-assisted prostaglandin analogs improve hypopigmented scars safely, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” PRP is effective and safe for increasing hair density in people with hair loss.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata are generally safe with mostly mild side effects and a low rate of treatment withdrawal.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Cutis” More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Coconut oil helps with brittle hair and infestations, castor oil may improve hair shine, and argan oil lacks evidence for hair benefits.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Probiotics may help improve symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth but has associated risks.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Natural ingredients can improve skin and hair, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina/Acta Medica Philippina” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Health technology assessment in action” Mesotherapy seems safe and effective for hair loss, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy” CDK4/6 inhibitors generally maintain quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients, except for some side effects like diarrhea and hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Viruses” Thrombophilic conditions may worsen Long COVID symptoms due to increased blood clotting.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Certain gene variations are linked to alopecia areata.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hair loss in alopecia areata can negatively affect sexual quality of life.