July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case shows the importance of quick and thorough evaluation of adrenal tumors to prevent rapid disease progression and poor outcomes.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
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September 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Bezafibrate treatment improved skin and spleen health in aging mice but didn't extend lifespan.
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
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April 1995 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
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October 2021 in “PubMed” Exosomes from human fat stem cells can potentially enhance hair growth and survival, providing a new possible treatment for hair loss.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Get3d protein helps maintain photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic bacteria.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.
March 2023 in “Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics” Isoliensinine, a natural compound, prevents stress-related hair greying by blocking a specific receptor on hair cells.
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” GPR40 agonists help hair growth through the protein ANGPTL4.
February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
January 2018 in “International journal for pharmaceutical research scholars” Meniran extract hair tonic may stimulate hair growth in rats, with the version containing 1% menthol being more effective.
January 2014 in “American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences” Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.
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March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
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July 2018 in “Steroids” Testosterone changes how certain channels work in male rat reproductive tracts, affecting fertility-related fluid balance.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
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September 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Sphinganine can reduce hair loss and improve scalp health.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.