7 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
44 citations,
June 1985 in “Fertility and sterility” Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
4 citations,
August 2015 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that the hormone ghrelin might link acid reflux to oily skin.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.
8 citations,
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3 citations,
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
People with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than healthy individuals.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
30 citations,
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August 2018 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” The emulgel with Saw Palmetto and Sophora Japonica shows promise for treating hair loss.
48 citations,
February 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin-loaded microemulsion could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “ScienceRise” The best way to extract oil from Urtica dioica roots is by using corn oil, a 1:5 ratio of raw material to extract, extracting for 6 hours, and using the maceration method.
21 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.
5 citations,
October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.
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12 citations,
March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesotherapy is not significantly better than minoxidil for treating male hair loss.
2 citations,
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2 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The machine learning model effectively assesses the severity of hair loss and could help dermatologists with treatment decisions.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Autologous Cellular Micrografts effectively treat hair loss with significant improvements and no dangerous side effects.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Both sildenafil and minoxidil effectively treat male hair loss, but impact hair differently.
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21 citations,
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