Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
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February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
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January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
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May 2009 in “Contraception” The oral contraceptive with ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate is effective in treating moderate acne.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
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May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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February 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride can reduce night-time urination but it doesn't improve sleep quality.
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April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil helped significantly regrow hair in a patient with traction alopecia.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mesenchyme can start hair growth, but the exact signal that causes this is still unknown.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
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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.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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March 2018 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” L-Cysteine may have health benefits, but its effectiveness is still debated due to limited clinical trial data.
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
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July 2009 in “PubMed” Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.