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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
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July 2020 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Mitochondrial therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy both stimulated hair regrowth in aging mice, with mitochondrial therapy showing similar effectiveness to plasma therapy.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
19 citations,
August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
116 citations,
December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
7 citations,
January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
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December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair loss and skin rejuvenation but needs more research for widespread use.
16 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric diabetes” Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
The treatment was ineffective in humans.
237 citations,
January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” PRP injection therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, increasing hair count and thickness with minimal side effects.
115 citations,
April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP injections may improve skin texture and wrinkles based on patient feedback, despite no significant changes seen by dermatologists.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
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March 2018 in “Allergy and asthma proceedings” People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
June 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Deer antler stem cell fluid helps regenerate tissue better than fat-derived stem cell fluid.
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chemical peels are effective and popular for treating men's skin issues, with some special considerations for their unique skin needs.