12 citations,
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1 citations,
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Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
370 citations,
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349 citations,
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180 citations,
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165 citations,
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101 citations,
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100 citations,
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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22 citations,
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17 citations,
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13 citations,
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13 citations,
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5 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The formulated gel is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
August 2021 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Black tea extract at 5% concentration promotes the most hair growth.
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The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.