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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Nutrafol might help reduce hair loss due to inflammation, but more evidence is needed.
January 2018 in “General internal medicine and clinical innovations” Busulfan/cyclophosphamide and total bone irradiation are equally effective for AML transplants.
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January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
People with psoriasis have more health problems, including autoimmune diseases, than those without it.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Psoriasis patients have more comorbidities, including autoimmune diseases and other health issues, than those without psoriasis.
Psoriasis is linked to a higher risk of autoimmune diseases and other health conditions.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Prostate cancer risk is not linked to blood testosterone levels.
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
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January 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Children with partial biotinidase deficiency are healthy at birth but may develop symptoms that improve with biotin therapy.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” The DNA hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by absorbing fluids, warming, sticking to tissue, killing bacteria, and aiding tissue and hair regrowth.
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
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January 1995 in “American journal of primatology” Vervet monkeys show physical changes like hair loss and scrotal color changes due to stress or nutrition issues.