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February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” U.S. dermatology residents need more education and experience with LGBT patients to improve their cultural competency.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology” Kids with skin problems are more likely to have mental health issues.
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November 2023 in “Brain and behavior” Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” Ashwagandha serum improves hair health and quality of life in people with hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Nutrients” Drinking lots of sugary drinks may increase the risk of hair loss in young men.
September 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in women.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Psychology” Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) treatment improved seed germination and growth, suggesting mood affects seed viability.
December 2022 in “Geriatrics” Good communication helps predict successful aging in older Indonesians.
November 2022 in “Current Psychology” Ads showing gradual change work better for people less focused on new beginnings, while ads showing immediate change work better for those highly motivated by fresh starts.
April 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” The EVInews database provides significantly higher quality information than web-based sources for pharmacists.
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May 2018 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” The two-factor model fits better for Chinese patients' understanding of illness causes than the original four-factor model.
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September 2017 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
1 citations,
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Turkish sleep medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have poor sleep, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.