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June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” The review concludes that the Ziziphus species, especially jujube, may promote hair growth and have various health benefits, warranting more research.
234 citations,
November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
66 citations,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” The document concludes that there are no effective clinical treatments for hearing loss due to hair cell damage, but research is ongoing.
20 citations,
August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
224 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
45 citations,
May 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
93 citations,
June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Kojyl cinnamate ester derivatives can promote hair growth by increasing adiponectin production in fat tissues.
October 2019 in “The Permanente Journal” The author improved his health by adopting mindfulness and a healthier lifestyle.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
11 citations,
November 1982 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
178 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
April 2024 in “Archives of toxicology” Certain substances can protect against ear damage from some antibiotics in zebrafish.
Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” 117 citations,
May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
4 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
8 citations,
April 1991 in “European journal of endocrinology” 3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
4 citations,
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48 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
13 citations,
June 2018 in “Current Urology Reports” Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.