11 citations,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
2 citations,
March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
4 citations,
June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Interferon beta treatment in MS patients can cause skin reactions and increased hair loss.
August 2017 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
10 citations,
April 2015 in “PubMed” Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sex hormones may be linked to inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Light affects skin health, aging, and cancer risk, and new light-based treatments and imaging are promising for skin care.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
9 citations,
March 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The symposium concluded that understanding the molecular mechanisms of skin aging could lead to better clinical practices and treatments.
6 citations,
January 1984 in “PubMed” Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
7 citations,
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1 citations,
October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki” Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have normal blood sugar, but some may have higher blood sugar levels or diabetes, especially if they are older, overweight, and have certain hormone levels.
October 2021 in “Turkderm” Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “BMC Pediatrics” Most children recovered from COVID-19 in 4 weeks, but some experienced long-term symptoms, especially older kids.
December 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” 5% Azelaic acid is as effective as 2% Minoxidil for female pattern hair loss and could be an alternative for those allergic to Minoxidil or pregnant.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for best outcomes in managing Alopecia Areata.
31 citations,
January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.