45 citations,
March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
43 citations,
January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
40 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
39 citations,
April 2007 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.
38 citations,
September 1996 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
31 citations,
November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
29 citations,
December 2003 in “Teratology” Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
27 citations,
March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
27 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
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November 2016 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
26 citations,
October 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil helps treat severe high blood pressure.
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
24 citations,
November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
22 citations,
January 2018 in “European urology focus” New drugs and combination therapies are improving treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
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August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
20 citations,
June 2007 in “Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery” Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
16 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
15 citations,
March 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Local injections of nanosized rhEPO can speed up skin healing and improve quality after deep second-degree burns.
14 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
12 citations,
March 2016 in “Life Sciences” The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
12 citations,
January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Norgalanthamine from Crinum asiaticum may help hair grow.
11 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that mesotherapy can be effective for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.