February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
January 2024 in “Biology of sex differences” Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
May 2023 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for managing SLE-related pancreatitis in children.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
June 2021 in “International journal of cosmetics and dermatology” Vitamin C and E may help with certain skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
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May 1997 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
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May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
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November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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January 1998 in “Urological research” Castration and finasteride lower urinary oxalate in male rats, potentially treating urolithiasis.
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January 2005 in “Acta Oto-Laryngologica” Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.
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August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
August 2018 in “SDÜ SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ DERGİSİ” No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” More extensive trials are needed to understand tofacitinib's role in treating severe hair loss.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
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March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
October 2010 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Two cycles of ABVD chemotherapy followed by 20 Gy radiotherapy is the new standard for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma due to lower toxicity and similar effectiveness.
January 1992 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some people have severe allergic reactions to anthelminthic drugs, but these are often due to the parasites, not the drugs.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
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November 1990 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.