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Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.

The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.

The treatment was ineffective in humans.

Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.

Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.

Miracle fruit seed oil significantly reduces hair breakage in women with damaged hair.

Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.

Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.

ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.

GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.

A new method using NBD-CL can accurately and precisely measure finasteride in medicine, and could be used regularly for quality control in the industry.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.

Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.

Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.

Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.

Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.

Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.

Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.

Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.

The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.

Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.

Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.

Eating fewer calories, less sugar and refined carbs, and more low-glycemic and omega-3 rich foods can help manage PCOS symptoms.

Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.