December 2023 in “Plants” Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EGCG in green tea benefits skin, hair, cancer treatment, weight loss, diabetes, heart, and brain health.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
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November 2007 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2024 in “Cell communication and signaling” Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.
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April 2010 in “Biology direct” Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
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July 2003 in “The Nurse practitioner” New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
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August 2021 in “Heliyon” Phyllotex™ extract was found to significantly promote hair growth and protect against hair loss.
Iron deficiency worsens inflammatory skin diseases by disrupting iron balance and increasing inflammation.
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July 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.
January 2017 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Iron deficiency may contribute to chronic hair loss in premenopausal women.
March 2021 in “Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” The review provided information on various treatments to stop hair thinning and increase hair density in people with common genetic hair loss.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
February 2024 in “Brain research bulletin” Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
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December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
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January 2020 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
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January 2010 in “Pharmacognosy Research” The tobacco leaf extract may help hair grow and could treat hair loss.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.