October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Menthol boosts the hair growth effects of Phyllanthus niruri gel.
Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
December 2018 in “Meandros medical and dental journal” A man developed a rare late-onset hair-pulling disorder, usually seen in younger people.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ (PGD₂) could help treat hair loss.
February 2015 in “Global journal of dermatology & venereology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss and concerns about its long-term side effects are largely unfounded.
January 2014 in “대한피부과학회지” A hepatitis B patient lost hair in patches after starting and stopping a treatment with pegylated interferon alpha2a.
September 2011 in “대한미용학회지” Bear oil promotes hair growth and increases hair density.
Fermented Cornus officinalis promotes hair growth effectively.
April 2009 in “한국메이크업디자인학회지” Geranium rose oil promotes hair growth and skin cell differentiation.
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Herbal extract mixtures may speed up hair growth and could help treat baldness.
December 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Sandalwood and rose absolute oils significantly promote hair growth.
Azelaic acid and vitamin B6 together may improve hair growth.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Sandalwood and rose absolute oils can help hair regrow faster.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
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July 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” Diet changes can protect against harmful environmental effects on fetal development.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The virus was not found in the semen and urine of a man who tested positive for COVID-19.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.