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September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
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June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
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December 2022 in “BMC Public Health” Long-term effects of COVID-19 can vary over time and are more likely in certain age and gender groups, while race, income, and education levels have little to no impact. Ongoing medical care is needed due to potential complications.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
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July 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.
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August 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The cat had a rare condition linked to cancer, leading to its euthanasia.
January 2024 in “World Journal of Management Science” Data visualization tools are crucial for understanding and advancing androgenetic alopecia research.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
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December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most European physicians know the risks and safe use of Cyproterone acetate, but few remember receiving official safety communications.
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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Cucurbitacin helps mice grow hair by blocking a protein that stops hair growth.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” Resistance training improved BMI and menstrual regularity more in women with PCOS than aerobic training.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document suggests recognizing "trichiatrists" as doctors specializing in hair and scalp health, using evidence-based treatments.
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November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
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April 2019 in “Archives of aesthetic plastic surgery” Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
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September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
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