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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.
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” The photolyase-based device significantly changed the size and heat of potential skin cancer areas in patients.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.
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August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
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95 citations,
January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
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February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.
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