June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
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November 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
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September 2008 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Nitric oxide gel helps heal skin burns faster by improving skin growth, hair regrowth, and blood vessel formation.
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October 2015 in “Case Reports” Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.
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September 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
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February 2021 in “BMJ case reports” Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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September 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
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March 2007 in “Journal of burn care & research” Hair highlighting can cause serious scalp burns if not done carefully.
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August 2022 in “Biochemical Journal” Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.
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August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ban Tu Wan, a Chinese herbal supplement, can cause severe liver damage.
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July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
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December 2010 in “Case Reports” A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
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March 2013 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.
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September 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
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October 2019 in “Case Reports” A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
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March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
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September 2015 in “Case Reports” A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.
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May 2019 in “BMJ case reports” A boy with severe immune deficiency and Epstein-Barr virus died from high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
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August 2022 in “Case Reports”
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October 2021 in “Bioactive compounds in health and disease” Hibiscus anthocyanins help protect the liver and improve antioxidants in diabetic rats.
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May 2019 in “Bioactive compounds in health and disease” Certain vitamins, minerals, and foods like black raspberry extract and egg yolks can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
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December 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Adding aripiprazole to the treatment improved hair-pulling symptoms in a teenager.
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December 2013 in “BMJ case reports” A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
May 2024 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Blocking CISD1 reduces hearing loss from cisplatin in mice.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
October 2023 in “Case Reports” A man with a new type of male pattern hair loss that affects the back of the head responded well to common hair loss treatments.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.