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139 citations,
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96 citations,
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23 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.
2 citations,
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2 citations,
January 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The study concluded that Origanum vulgare L. leaf extract effectively alleviated oxidative stress in the liver and kidney of mice induced by finasteride. The extract, particularly at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg/day, significantly improved liver and kidney function, reduced inflammatory cytokines, increased antioxidant status, and decreased oxidative stress markers. Histopathological analysis confirmed these protective effects, indicating that Origanum vulgare extract could be a beneficial supplement for reducing oxidative stress and mitigating finasteride-induced hepatic and renal damage.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 may promote hair growth and transition hair follicles to the growth phase.
71 citations,
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1 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing” Wearing a cap doesn't affect quality of life for Indian men with hair loss, but severe hair loss does lower it. Older men have more severe hair loss, and those who wear caps more often want less treatment.
21 citations,
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
7 citations,
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101 citations,
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291 citations,
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9 citations,
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60 citations,
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1 citations,
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6 citations,
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105 citations,
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2 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
95 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.