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January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Bayesian networks are tools for modeling variables' probabilistic relationships, which can efficiently represent complex probabilities and help in making inferences.
February 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss in men and women.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
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August 2010 in “PubMed” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which is distressing for many, but usually reversible.
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January 2013 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
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March 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
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October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
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April 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
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October 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
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October 2011 in “International Surgery” In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
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January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
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May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
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December 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The document concludes that specific methods for making diazine-based drugs can lead to high yields and are important for creating effective treatments for various diseases.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
September 2013 in “Metal Powder Report” Dynamet Technology won an award for its advanced titanium technology.
August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Existing drugs, including a blood pressure medication, show promise as new treatments for influenza.
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
April 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The safety of the hair loss drug finasteride is unclear due to inadequate reporting in clinical trials.
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