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May 2010 in “American Journal Of Pathology” In this study, prolonged systemic administration of 17β-estradiol in castrated male mice delayed wound healing by inhibiting re-epithelialization and reducing collagen accumulation, with estrogen receptor-α likely mediating this effect.
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” This meta-analysis found that in postmenopausal women with a history of breast cancer, 8 weeks of vaginal estrogen therapy while on aromatase inhibitors did not result in systemic absorption of sex hormones, suggesting potential safety for treating vulvovaginal atrophy in this context.
August 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that women taking 5α-reductase inhibitors (5aRI) for alopecia had a lower risk of breast cancer compared to those not using these medications, with no increased risk of developing ovarian or endometrial cancer.
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November 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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November 2013 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” This study found that female breast cancer survivors using aromatase inhibitors were observed to have a higher likelihood of experiencing hair loss and thinning compared to those not treated with these drugs.