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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Arabidopsis rhd2 mutant is more sensitive to drought because of changes in cell membrane proteins and cell structure.
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February 2021 in “Austin journal of nutrition & metabolism” Appropriate zinc levels may help prevent hair loss in university students.
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