Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
9 citations,
September 2009 in “PubMed” Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Interventional embolization is effective for treating scalp arteriovenous fistula but can cause complications like swelling and hair loss.
October 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” The YH complex, made from Astragalus membranaceus and Cinnamomum cassia, may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and follicle development.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
COVID-19 can lead to different skin symptoms and might trigger autoimmune diseases in genetically susceptible people.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
27 citations,
May 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
12 citations,
October 2016 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Both patients and physicians are often dissatisfied with the control of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
12 citations,
July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” More knowledge about the risks of performance-enhancing agents leads to less use in north-western Saudi Arabia.
6 citations,
August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
30 citations,
January 2023 in “EFSA journal” Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Nutrients” Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 7 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
6 citations,
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Medicina” Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Antioxidant-rich diets may reduce hair loss risk, while pro-inflammatory diets may increase it, especially in women.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may significantly increase hair growth and alopecia could be an early sign of metabolic syndrome.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.