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research Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Novel Adjunctive Treatment in Symptomatic Alopecias?
Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
research Literature Review: Naltrexone: New Use for an Old Drug
Naltrexone shows promise as a safe treatment for a type of hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
research Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris: Regrowth With Low-Dose Naltrexone and Platelet-Rich Plasma
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Divergent Neuroactive Steroid Responses to Stress and Ethanol in Rat and Mouse Strains: Relevance for Human Studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Metabolic Syndrome – A New Definition and Management Guidelines: A Joint Position Paper by Various Polish Medical Societies
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research The British Hair And Nail Society Present A Review Of Our National Grand Round Of Challenging Hair Disorders And The Benefits To The Wider British Association Of Dermatologists Membership
The grand round helps improve diagnoses and suggests new treatments for hair disorders.
research The British Hair and Nail Society Presents a Review of Our National Grand Round of Challenging Hair Disorders and the Benefits to the Wider British Association of Dermatologists Membership
The review helps improve diagnosis and treatment of challenging hair disorders.
research Update on the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Effective treatments for trichotillomania include cognitive-behavioral therapy, certain medications, and alternative support tools.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Potential Complication for Clinical Trials in Female Androgenetic Alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
research Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesic Drugs
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
research A Pilot Study of 2% Tofacitinib Cream with Narrowband Ultraviolet B for the Treatment of Facial Vitiligo
Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy for Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
research Melatonin Membrane Receptors in Peripheral Tissues: Distribution and Functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research GABRA2 Alleles Moderate the Subjective Effects of Alcohol, Which Are Attenuated by Finasteride
GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
research The Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Understanding PCOS and Its Endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
research Hormesis And Medicine: Biphasic Dose-Response Relationship
Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.