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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
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April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease” Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
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January 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology” Interferon and ribavirin can cause serious skin reactions and other health issues.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
59 citations,
August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
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December 2014 in “Epilepsy & behavior” Some antiepileptic drugs can cause weight gain and hair loss, especially in women.
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Hidradenitis suppurativa might be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease.
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
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34 citations,
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