48 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Autologous cellular micrografts improve hair density and thickness in the short term for androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Short-term side effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy are common but temporary.
July 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Women with PCOS have distinct clinical and hormonal differences, requiring thorough evaluation for proper diagnosis and management.
January 2023 in “Acta medica Philippina” Papaya flower extract may help with hair growth by blocking a hair loss enzyme and acting as an antioxidant.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Early high-dose steroid treatment helps prolong disease-free periods in severe alopecia areata.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “임상약리학회지” HDMHG0401-10 treatment significantly improved hair count and was better than a placebo in reducing hair loss in men with hereditary hair loss, with no major side effects.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Adding stromal vascular fraction to platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy works better than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin injections can help treat common hair loss in men, but more research is needed to confirm this and understand how it works.
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
July 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation increased hair count in men with hair loss after 5 weeks, with no further increase after 10 weeks.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new 5% minoxidil foam is as effective and safe as Rogaine® for treating hair loss in Chinese men.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
55 citations
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August 2012 in “Resources and Environment” Landfill leachate harms liver and kidneys in rats, posing health risks.
48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
24 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC women's health” High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.