P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia were associated with metabolic syndrome, but not insulin resistance, compared to age-matched controls.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the potential of P. polyphylla saponins to treat acne through antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects, noting that acne's complex pathogenesis makes this line of research promising for future studies.
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This case report documents a female toddler with novel compound heterozygous mutations in the VDR gene causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets, expanding the known mutation spectrum for this disease.