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November 2003 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
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October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.
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March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
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April 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for severe scalp cellulitis with mild side effects and no long-term complications.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
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