136 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
116 citations,
December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
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54 citations,
September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
38 citations,
March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
35 citations,
October 2004 in “Biology of Reproduction” PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Sciences” Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
19 citations,
May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
15 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
15 citations,
September 2005 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
12 citations,
March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
7 citations,
August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina/Acta Medica Philippina” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
2 citations,
January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Nerium oleander leaf extract effectively kills scabies mites in rabbits.
February 2022 in “Global academic journal of medical sciences” People with alopecia areata have much lower Vitamin-D levels than healthy individuals.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
April 2022 in “JAAD International” Women with frontal fibrosing alopecia have similar vitamin D levels to those with other hair loss types, suggesting vitamin D is not a key factor in this condition.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D levels are not correlated with chronic hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels, not ferritin levels, were found in patients with hair loss condition telogen effluvium.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” People with seborrheic dermatitis often have lower vitamin D levels.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.