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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
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November 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
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April 2020 in “Animals” Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
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January 2011 in “American journal of transplantation” Some patients developed hair loss after islet cell transplant possibly due to their immune-suppressing medications.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
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February 2014 in “PloS one” Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The glucocorticoid receptor helps protect skin from tumors and other issues.
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January 2022 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has potential benefits in plastic surgery, especially for skin grafts, wound healing, hair loss, mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ disorders, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
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August 2017 in “PubMed” A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
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June 2021 in “Medicine” High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
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May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Goat hair shows changes in metal levels and stress when goats move from indoors to mountain pastures.
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August 2019 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
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November 2011 in “British journal of pharmacology” Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
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June 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Eating the right foods is important for skin health and can help treat some skin conditions.
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