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July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
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June 2019 in “Toxins” Bee venom might be a good alternative treatment for various skin conditions because it has many healing properties.
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Tiny natural vesicles from cells might help treat hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
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June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” A stable emulsion made with plant extracts and oils was effective in stimulating hair growth.
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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
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