August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” This observational study from Saudi Arabia suggests that extended use of Minoxidil might lead to hair discoloration, especially among those with a family history of hair greying.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, without presenting new clinical findings.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides a brief introduction to Propecia® (finasteride 1mg) but reports no new research findings.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article explores evidence for a rational strategy in the endocrine and metabolic management of patients with excess body hair or scalp loss and reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study highlights recent biological and technological strategies in anti-aging research aimed at delaying aging and related diseases, improving skin healing, and potentially restoring hair growth.
March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” This historical review traces the discovery of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, widely used in urology, from the study of guevedoces, Dominican children with a rare disorder leading to significant androgenization at puberty.
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July 2012 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This review outlines pregnancy risks in systemic lupus erythematosus and emphasizes that active lupus nephritis at conception increases the risk of flares and poor obstetric outcomes; it reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2014 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study highlights that adverse effects from finasteride may persist in men after discontinuation, indicating a potential "post-finasteride syndrome.
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” In this study, 65% of men with persistent sexual side effects after stopping finasteride reported a reduction in alcohol consumption, echoing findings in rodent models.
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December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” This review discusses adverse effects of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly persistent side effects such as post-finasteride syndrome, and highlights the need for further investigation.
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March 2012 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” This case report describes an elderly multiple myeloma patient whose hair repigmentation was associated with lenalidomide use, suggesting hair graying may be reversible.
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the management of androgenic disorders in women, highlighting that treatment is generally more effective than recognized, though improvement may take weeks or months to appear.
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July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata-like psoriasis, associated with skin lesions, following the use of dupilumab in a patient with atopic dermatitis.
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses an observed case of hair repigmentation linked with etretinate therapy but reports no new research findings.
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This guide provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing periocular hair disorders, which can range from benign conditions to those posing serious health risks.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review reports that lifestyle modification, including diet and exercise, is essential for managing PCOS, while pharmacological and complementary treatments address specific symptoms like menstrual irregularities and insulin resistance.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” In this systematic review and meta-analysis on participants aged 12 and under with alopecia areata, the authors provide supplementary tables and figures, including pooled outcomes for hair regrowth and safety of oral Janus kinase inhibitors, supporting the main findings on their effectiveness and safety.
August 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” This article reviews the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting lifestyle modification and individualized pharmacological treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “AYUSHDHARA” In this study, a 50-year-old woman with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction improved after receiving Ayurvedic treatment with Gandharvahastadi Kwath and lifestyle modifications, which alleviated symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, and dry skin, and normalized her TSH levels.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
This review reports the first known case of hair repigmentation associated with lamivudine use and examines mechanisms related to drug-induced hair repigmentation, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for reversing hair graying.
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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” This study found that both metformin and rosiglitazone improved ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS, with rosiglitazone showing a more pronounced increase in adiponectin levels.
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November 2011 in “Health & Social Work” This study found that among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, those with chronic symptoms, lower education levels, or no health insurance reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study supports the idea that angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an inflammatory process linked to immunologic injuries rather than a proliferative condition.
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October 2019 in “Epileptic disorders” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome developed hair curling after starting the antiepileptic drug perampanel, which had not been previously reported as a side effect.
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March 2019 in “American journal of geriatric psychiatry/The American journal of geriatric psychiatry” This case study highlights the challenges inpatient psychiatric teams face in managing end-of-life care for patients with advanced Alzheimer's, particularly in honoring DNR/DNI orders and coordinating hospice transfers.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a rare instance of trans-epidermal elimination of insulin formulation in a 45-year-old woman with diabetes, suggesting that insulin or its excipients may have caused a granulomatous reaction leading to skin lesions at injection sites and impaired diabetes control.
This article discusses the impact of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome on women's physical and mental health, but it reports no new experimental findings.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” In a recent study of 15 women with self-perceived hair loss, Viviscal supplementation was associated with an increase in terminal hairs and subjective improvement in hair characteristics.