24 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.
22 citations,
August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” The method safely and efficiently delivers genes to the skin but may not work for conditions needing high levels of gene products.
18 citations,
August 2011 in “Medical Hypotheses” Physical inactivity is a primary cause of many human illnesses.
17 citations,
April 2010 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.
14 citations,
January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “Scientific reports” Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
12 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
12 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” A cancer patient's eyelashes grew excessively without other common side effects after taking the cancer drug erlotinib.
11 citations,
January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Bendamustine, often combined with other drugs, is effective and less toxic for certain blood cancers, but less effective for young, fit patients with CLL.
8 citations,
March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem cell research” Hair samples can be used to create stem cells easily and non-invasively.
6 citations,
October 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Early treatment improved COVID-19 outcomes, and spironolactone helped reduce risks in females with high androgen levels.
6 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of receptor and signal transduction research” Minoxidil increases calcium levels and kills prostate cancer cells independently of calcium.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Minerva Urology and Nephrology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce bladder cancer recurrence and improve survival.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
2 citations,
July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” Bexxar is highly effective as a first treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with most patients alive and many in remission after eight years.
1 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in androgenic alopecia may be linked to increased local androgen activities, but not to estrogen levels.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Long-term baricitinib treatment can lead to significant scalp hair regrowth in patients initially showing only eyebrow or eyelash regrowth.
October 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Platycladus orientalis leaf extract helps hair grow by activating certain proteins.
PCOS patients, especially obese ones, often lack vitamin D and may need supplements and lifestyle changes.
June 2024 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
January 2024 in “Biochemical genetics” The research found specific genes and proteins that affect how fast chickens' feathers grow, which is not solely determined by traditional inheritance patterns.
July 2023 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Activated PRP is unnecessary for treating alopecia areata; both activated and non-activated PRP are equally effective and safe.
April 2021 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The document suggests a 10-step plan to improve the non-surgical aesthetics and hair restoration industry.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Human stem cells can turn into functional eye cells that might help treat retinal diseases.