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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
86 citations,
September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
165 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
13 citations,
October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
71 citations,
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39 citations,
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39 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
36 citations,
June 2019 in “eLife” The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
8 citations,
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June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.
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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
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December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
172 citations,
November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
53 citations,
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67 citations,
October 2005 in “Annals of Oncology” Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.
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32 citations,
September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
5 citations,
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June 2021 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” Chemotherapy targets all dividing cells, causing side effects like nausea and hair loss.
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