February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy's effectiveness for female hair loss needs more accurate data and further examination.
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July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
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January 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The AA-IGA scale reliably measures treatment success in alopecia areata by considering both clinician and patient views.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
57 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
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August 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Topical flutamide works as well as hydroquinone for melasma but needs more safety checks.
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
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September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil foam promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss safely in men.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PRP injections help with carpal tunnel symptoms short-term, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
17 citations
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December 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Statins can reduce androgen levels and improve symptoms in women with PCOS.
16 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Extracellular vesicles show promise in skin treatments but need more research and standardization.
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August 2024 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” Platelet-rich plasma can help thicken the endometrium and improve pregnancy rates.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Autologous epidermal cell suspensions speed up healing and reduce complications in skin lesion treatment but have limited impact on cosmetic outcomes.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Chitosan-coated spironolactone nano carriers effectively treat acne without side effects.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Completing a 14-day proxalutamide treatment significantly lowers death rates in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract improves hair elasticity, density, and thickness safely.
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March 2020 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner is better tolerated than salicylic acid and baby shampoos.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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January 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Cepharanthine is safe but not effective in significantly reducing COVID-19 recovery time.