July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichotillomania incognita can mimic hair loss patterns and requires careful diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis.
35 citations
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April 2024 in “Life” Bee venom, fig, and geranium oil can effectively treat skin conditions and are safer alternatives to some conventional drugs.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining camouflage with psychotherapy improves quality of life for vitiligo patients.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” Melatonin can help or hinder hair growth depending on the dose.
January 2025 in “Molecules” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
54 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” N-oxides are important in medicine for improving drug properties and targeting.
46 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Curcumin shows promise in reducing pain and inflammation, but more research is needed.
15 citations
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March 2023 in “Heliyon” Beehive extracts may help with anxiety, depression, and inflammation.
15 citations
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April 2008 in “Headache” People with migraines often have mental health conditions, and treatment should be personalized to address both issues safely.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Nutrients” Hordenine may help hair grow by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” Bananas are highly nutritious and offer numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Cancer” Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
90 citations
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
38 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Phenylalanine may help with depression but can cause issues if not properly processed.
35 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Effective pain management in multiple sclerosis requires individualized treatment strategies.
34 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
20 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
15 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
14 citations
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April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
12 citations
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August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” Botulinum toxin may help reduce skin flap damage caused by cigarette smoke.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Climacteric” Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Biology” Improving human hair follicle models is crucial for better hair loss treatments.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Toxins” Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.