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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
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November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid and iron ion can speed up hair growth.
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Redenyl lotion effectively promotes hair growth and improves quality of life for androgenetic alopecia patients.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
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