4 citations,
December 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
May 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Inositol was more effective than metformin in improving menstrual cycles and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
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3 citations,
October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
7 citations,
January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
16 citations,
February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
47 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” Hair loss is common in IBD patients, and some medications may lower the risk.
18 citations,
December 2021 in “Foods” Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
43 citations,
September 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
October 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
14 citations,
September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Premature graying of hair is often linked with other health issues, but treatment with biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate is not very effective.
July 2021 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” A calf in Scotland likely had Schmallenberg virus from its mother.
98 citations,
July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
117 citations,
August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
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37 citations,
January 2009 in “Sexual Development” Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
6 citations,
April 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.
125 citations,
January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
40 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
4 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Hansraj is effective for various health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.
January 2020 in “the british journal of cardiology” The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
14 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” CBG may help with various medical conditions but needs more human research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Stress, hypothyroidism, drug intake, and anemia are important factors in women's diffuse hair loss.