Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
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Stopping finasteride and closing PFO can help prevent strokes in young adults.
A 32-year-old man with early graying hair shows a unique pattern, suggesting more research is needed on why hair grays early.
Gender-specific analysis could improve treatment for childhood systemic lupus erythematosus.
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
Sunekos® effectively improves labia majora appearance and is well-tolerated.
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Early detection and comprehensive treatment of PCOS are crucial due to its long-term health impacts and associated risks.
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Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.
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February 2016 in “Science” The document concludes that both internal stem cell factors and external influences like the environment and hormones affect hair loss and aging, with potential treatments focusing on these areas.
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January 2003 in “Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids/OCL. Oilseeds & fats crops and lipids” Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
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August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
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March 2000 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” Adding amber particles to polyamide fibers makes them suitable for medical textiles like compression socks.
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June 2019 in “Mycopathologia” Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.