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August 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
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December 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
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June 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Minoxidil improved rat skin flap survival but was less effective than surgical methods.
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” The document concludes that the discussed biological mechanisms and potential therapies are not related to hair loss or hair growth.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
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