1 citations,
November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
12 citations,
May 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
September 2011 in “Urology” Some patients fail bladder function tests due to lower flow rates and higher remaining urine volumes, but the exact reasons for failure are unclear.
43 citations,
August 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
40 citations,
August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
19 citations,
March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
14 citations,
May 2019 in “Human gene therapy” MC-DNA vector-based gene therapy can temporarily treat CBS deficiency in mice.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” New antiscarring strategies show promise, including drugs, stem cells, and improved surgical techniques.