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May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Future treatments for androgenic alopecia may focus on reactivating hair follicle stem cells and improving drug delivery.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
21 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
20 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “PubMed” Heavy metals might contribute to hair loss in Telogen Effluvium.
5 citations,
September 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
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November 2023 in “Medicina” Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
September 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” HA-stimulated stem cell vesicles improved hair growth in male mice with androgenetic alopecia.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
Two nutritional supplements improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women with hair loss conditions.
25 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
17 citations,
November 2012 in “Maturitas” The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
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February 2019 in “Neuroscience letters” Hormones during puberty increase certain receptors in the brain, and this change is influenced by estrogen levels.
51 citations,
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21 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
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22 citations,
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June 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
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July 1999 in “Clinics in Sports Medicine” Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
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January 2009 in “Contraception” Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.