Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
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August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare case of scleredema in a diabetic woman showed loss of sweat glands, causing heat strokes, with treatment only slightly improving symptoms.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
January 2023 in “DIGITAL HEALTH” Most men using teledermatology for hair loss treatment saw improved hair and self-esteem, with some experiencing side effects.
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April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Tiny vesicles from stem cells could be a new treatment for healing wounds.
September 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Baricitinib helps with severe hair loss, negative-pressure therapy lowers hernia recurrence, tranexamic acid reduces bleeding, robot-assisted breast surgery may improve outcomes, and acellular dermal matrix could decrease breast reconstruction complications.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
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February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
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August 2023 in “Animals” Chimp Haven uses a special system to check and improve the well-being of their chimpanzees, which could help other animal sanctuaries too.
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
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July 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide is effective for hair growth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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May 2022 in “Cutis” Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
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November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” The document concludes that proper treatment and management of plaque psoriasis in adolescents can improve their quality of life.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” New therapies show promise for wound healing, but more research is needed for safe, affordable options.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
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December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” Laser treatment and deroofing are effective options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
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February 2022 in “Online journal of biological sciences” The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
December 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Placental stem cell exosome therapy improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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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.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in reproductive health” Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.