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March 1989 in “The BMJ” Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.
1 citations
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study reports that topical minoxidil 5% foam may effectively promote hair growth in congenital alopecia and hypotrichosis linked to desmoplakin mutations, as demonstrated by significant hair growth in an 8-year-old boy.
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers estimated that 80% of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 experienced at least one long-term symptom, with fatigue being the most common.
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, polycystic ovary syndrome was the most prevalent cause of androgen excess, and suppressive hormonal therapy improved hirsutism, menstrual dysfunction, and acne in most patients, though side effects were common.
581 citations
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.
466 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the current literature on rosacea, focusing on the new subtype classification system and the main theories of its pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.
284 citations
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November 1999 in “Neurology” This article discusses the side effects of interferon beta therapy for MS, including flu-like symptoms and autoimmune reactions, and provides guidance on their management but does not report new clinical findings.
269 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 5% topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth and improved psychosocial perceptions of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to 2% topical minoxidil and placebo over 48 weeks.
238 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, tofacitinib was reported to improve scalp hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis, showing a higher response in alopecia areata.
219 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this 48-week trial, 5% topical minoxidil was more effective than both 2% minoxidil and placebo in promoting hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss, with notable improvements in nonvellus hair count and hair growth assessments.
204 citations
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study concluded that current cross-sex hormone treatments for trans men and trans women are effective with a low risk of side effects in the short term, though they did observe specific clinical changes.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
117 citations
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February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This systematic review concluded that the support for using spironolactone at commonly prescribed doses is based on evidence of limited quality.
115 citations
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” In this study, researchers identified novel LMNA mutations in patients with atypical progeroid syndrome, revealing clinical features distinct from other similar disorders, but unrelated to mutant prelamin A accumulation.
101 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, tapering prednisone followed by 2% topical minoxidil helped limit hair loss in some patients with alopecia areata, with 30% to 47% showing over 25% hair regrowth initially.
96 citations
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on metabolic subtypes and reports no clinical results.
79 citations
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January 1982 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This study reports that VP-16-213 (etoposide) shows significant therapeutic activity in several cancers including small cell bronchogenic carcinoma and certain leukemias, with hematologic toxicity being the primary side effect.
78 citations
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
68 citations
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in thin cutaneous melanomas, tumor regression is associated with a higher risk of sentinel lymph node involvement.
67 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This paper highlights the need for a comprehensive red ginseng monograph to provide standardized information on its components, certified functionality, efficacy, action mechanisms, and safety, especially given its widespread use as a health functional food in South Korea and interest in its benefits worldwide.
53 citations
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June 1977 in “Lancet” In this study, jaw wiring led to significant weight loss in patients with severe obesity, but two-thirds regained weight after the wires were removed.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review discusses the oral manifestations associated with hematologic conditions and nutritional deficiencies, without presenting new research results; it emphasizes the impact of blood disorders and vitamin deficiencies on oral health.
49 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the emotional and psychological impact of severe alopecia areata on patients, emphasizing feelings of loss, vulnerability, and self-identity changes, and reports no new results.
48 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the variability and limitations of treatments for severe alopecia areata, noting some patients may achieve cosmetic hair regrowth with treatment, while others experience persistent hair loss or relapse.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Medicines” This review examines the use and efficacy of Panax ginseng in various clinical settings, noting that clinical trial outcomes vary widely based on study conditions and ginseng types; no new results are reported.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant polyphenols to overcome multidrug resistance in various solid cancers and reports no new experimental results; further research is suggested.
41 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that long-term use of finasteride in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia was associated with progressive hair regrowth in 87.1% of participants without significant safety concerns.