251 citations,
October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
61 citations,
May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
18 citations,
December 2016 in “European journal of pharmacology” A new compound slows cancer cell growth and causes cell death by blocking cell cycle progression and increasing cell-damaging molecules.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Acute medicine & surgery” Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
520 citations,
January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
193 citations,
February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Low hemoglobin levels are significantly correlated with hair loss in women with Telogen Effluvium.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Antioxidants can benefit skin health but should be used carefully to avoid negative effects.
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
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November 2018 in “BMC plant biology” ROXY proteins help plants respond to nitrate shortage by affecting nutrient sensing and growth.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Tetrathiomolybdate reduces hair growth marker in skin cells by boosting harmful oxygen molecules, but effects can be reversed.
December 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Too much sugar harms skin, causing wrinkles and acne, but a low-sugar diet can help.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
February 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.
October 2023 in “Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine” Low ferritin and Vitamin D levels may cause hair loss after COVID-19.
October 2022 in “Journal of ophthalmology” Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
245 citations,
January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.