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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Biomaterials Research/Biomaterials research” Calcium and magnesium in hair increase with age and are higher in adult women.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” The study aims to create a model to predict health attributes using diverse health data from Japanese adults.
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
41 citations,
November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.
291 citations,
January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
14 citations,
July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
5 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Adjusting estradiol-ANGPT2 levels can promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
August 2017 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.
March 2012 in “EFSA Journal” Iron intake has not been proven to maintain normal hair growth.
January 2008 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.
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February 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
1 citations,
January 2001 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” Hair loss in three Southeast Asian women with kidney failure may be linked to their anemia treatment with erythropoietin.
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bleach baths with 0.005% hypochlorite help manage atopic dermatitis by affecting skin cells and reducing itchiness.
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
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April 2019 in “Molecules” Blackcurrant extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting stem cell activity in hair follicles.
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May 2017 in “Maturitas” The document concludes that managing health issues like menopause, cardiovascular risk, and hair loss is crucial for promoting longevity in aging women.
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May 2001 in “Pharmacology & Toxicology” Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
Sunekos® effectively improves labia majora appearance and is well-tolerated.
May 2011 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of falls, tamoxifen could prevent breast cancer and deaths, new guidelines urge caution with prostate cancer therapy, and early balding in men may indicate a higher prostate cancer risk.
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
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October 2012 in “Behavioral Ecology” Masculine facial features may not reliably indicate heritable health, and more research is needed.
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