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December 2017 in “Research for Rural Development/Research for Rural Development (Online)”
This study found no correlation between clinical signs and sex steroid levels in ferrets with hyperadrenocorticism and noted that androstenedione was elevated in many cases.
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February 2023 in “Pediatrician (St Petersburg)”
This article reports two cases of iron deficiency anemia in Russian adolescent girls, highlighting the role of low iron stores at birth in developing anemia during puberty.
This study found a high prevalence of thyrotoxicosis among females in Gujranwala, Pakistan, particularly noting typical symptoms such as goiter, sweating, and menstrual irregularities.
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”
This discussion reviews the complexities of trichotillomania's symptoms, pathology, and treatment, but reports no new research findings; it highlights a specific illustrative case.
Karunjchirakam Chooranam, also known as black cumin, significantly improves PCOS symptoms. The conversation focuses on this treatment's effectiveness for PCOS.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
The safety and effectiveness of RU-58841 as a hair loss treatment, with some users reporting side effects like chest pains, while others had positive results. The original research on RU-58841 was likely stopped due to financial issues, not safety concerns.
What do clinical trials say about the safety and effectiveness of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth?No clinical trial of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov or published, so there is no human safety or effectiveness data. The evidence is limited to one 2022 laboratory and mouse study reporting that SCUBE3 activates hair follicle stem cells through TGF-beta signalling.
Are there any clinical studies supporting follistatin as a hair loss treatment?There is no controlled human trial showing follistatin treats hair loss; the published work is mouse and laboratory biology on the activin/follistatin signalling system, plus one small 2011 phase 1 injection study of a combination product, so follistatin remains experimental and unapproved.