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April 2006 in “Cephalalgia” Botulinum A toxin injections reduced pain and promoted hair regrowth in a woman with a rare form of alopecia areata.
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November 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPAR-γ is important for healthy hair and its problems, and more research on PPAR-γ treatments is needed.
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October 2016 in “Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences” Sertraline, an antidepressant, may rarely cause hair loss.
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July 2024 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Peripheral blood alive cell treatment is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biodegradable polymers can improve cannabinoid delivery but need more clinical trials.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
November 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The document reports the first case of a rare skin condition in Colombia, the 19th case worldwide.
October 2016 in “Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences” Sertraline, an antidepressant, may cause hair loss in rare cases.
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November 2007 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proxalutamide significantly lowered hospital admissions for male COVID-19 patients compared to a placebo.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV radiation causes skin cancer, but sunscreens and certain drugs can help prevent it.
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January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
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November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
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May 2006 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Generic drug inserts in Saudi Arabia often have inaccurate information, needing better regulation and quality control.
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January 2014 in “Journal of international medical research” Pemetrexed is as effective as docetaxel but has fewer side effects for treating nonsmall-cell lung cancer after EGFR-TKI therapy failure.
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.
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July 2018 in “Medicine” Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.