9 citations
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January 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study found a persistent gender gap in NIH dermatology research funding from 2015 to 2019, with male recipients obtaining the majority of the funding.
This study found that among 52 classification tools on the Clinical Knowledge Summaries website, 46% lacked strong guidance for their use in managing conditions, suggesting that nearly half of the tools may not be useful for clinical decision-making.
118 citations
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February 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility”
This study found that approximately 75% of women with PCOS exhibited hyperandrogenemia, with free testosterone being the most frequently elevated marker.
22 citations
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October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among Australian women aged 16-29 was 12% using NIH criteria, with fertility concerns being the most distressing aspect for those diagnosed.
Peppermint oil may be beneficial for hair growth, potentially outperforming minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
Microneedling alone has limited effectiveness for hair growth, but it may enhance the results of topical minoxidil. The optimal needle length varies, and while some users report benefits, others see no significant change without additional treatments.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth, with positive results, and recently added daily broccoli consumption, noticing improved hair thickness. Another user suggests that leg exercise, not broccoli, might be contributing to the hair improvement.
Researchers at the University of Virginia discovered a new group of stem cells in hair follicles that could potentially restore hair growth. The findings suggest that activating these stem cells might offer a new way to combat hair loss, though practical treatments are still years away.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.