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November 2020 in “Planta medica international open” Plant-made bFGF helps cells grow and boosts collagen.
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August 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and serum levels, helping manage benign prostatic hyperplasia, without affecting prostate cancer detection. Regular monitoring is needed for users.
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” Newly divided skin cells quickly move to join skin structures due to tissue tension and specific signals.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
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January 2023 in “Sexual Medicine” The Men's Training Cup Keep Training masturbation aid may help delay ejaculation and improve erectile function.
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August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
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January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Using a carbon dioxide laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively restore hair and patients are generally satisfied with the results.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology” Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
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November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” A patient's hair loss may be linked to their diabetes medication, Sitagliptin.
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November 2020 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sweat duct differentiation in trichilemmal cysts is very rare and can be successfully removed with surgery.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
2 citations,
March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Intense pulsed light is a safe and effective way to thin hair for East Asians after hairline surgery.
2 citations,
August 2016 in “Surgery for obesity and related diseases” TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
2 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” PRP is more effective than minoxidil for treating male pattern baldness.
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January 2015 in “Nihon Rinshō Men'eki Gakkai kaishi” Scientists developed a method to regenerate salivary glands using stem cells.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration combines drugs and follicular unit grafting for natural, long-lasting results.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
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January 2012 SESA oil is five times more effective and safe for hair and scalp issues than coconut oil.
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May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Injecting triamcinolone into the eyebrow area may help eyelash regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
2 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
2 citations,
January 1997 in “Leprosy Review” A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.
2 citations,
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2 citations,
January 1984 in “Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry” Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.