11 citations,
January 1995 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
10 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.
10 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
10 citations,
August 2014 in “Skin research and technology” Sleep, testosterone levels, and a specific enzyme activity affect skin oil production in women.
10 citations,
March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
10 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” P-selectin is not the only factor that prevents scarring in fetal wound healing in mice.
10 citations,
February 2007 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.
10 citations,
January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
10 citations,
May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
9 citations,
April 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Pregnancy with Cushing's syndrome is rare and risky for both mother and baby, needing early diagnosis and treatment.
9 citations,
March 2019 in “Scientific reports” Temporary ROS production in cultured human hair follicles promotes growth and stem cell activation.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” Bimatoprost 0.03% helps grow eyebrow hair.
9 citations,
September 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
9 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
9 citations,
January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin together significantly boost keratinocyte growth and metabolism.
9 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
9 citations,
September 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
9 citations,
February 1996 in “Lancet” Some tuberculosis drugs may cause hair loss, but hair might regrow after treatment or changing the drugs.
9 citations,
April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
9 citations,
January 1959 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Higher potassium intake may protect against hair loss and liver fat in lysine-deficient rats.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology” Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “Medicine” Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain nutrients can help keep skin healthy as we age.
8 citations,
October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
8 citations,
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.