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July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that osteoporosis is common among Sudanese postmenopausal women, who also showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for enhanced public health education and preventive measures.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This paper reviews plica polonica, a rare hair disorder linked historically to poor hygiene and now to severe self-neglect or medical conditions, and outlines various treatment and preventive strategies but reports no new findings.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This source highlights the potential benefits of identifying risk factors and intervening early to mitigate acne scarring and improve quality of life. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing acne severity predictors to guide preventive strategies and optimize patient outcomes.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study highlights factors contributing to increasing seborrheic alopecia among teenagers, including hormonal, lifestyle, and psychological influences, and suggests integrated treatment strategies including medication, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological interventions.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation reviews the potential of novel device-based interventions for heart failure treatment, noting that despite advances in drug therapy, many patients still experience significant symptoms. Results of these interventions, which address limitations of medication, are not reported in this abstract.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” This review discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors highlight the role of lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review summarizes 19 patents filed since 2000 for treating or preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This source reviews the potential of polyphenols as therapeutic and preventive treatments for common skin disorders such as acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and ability to penetrate the skin barrier.
November 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, MitoQ was found to enhance hair growth and reverse DHT-induced hair loss in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by mediating the WNT/β-catenin pathway and increasing CYP19A1 expression, suggesting potential as a therapeutic intervention.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” This source reports that scalp cooling is currently the only safe and FDA-cleared method to potentially reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss, with about a 50% chance of maintaining sufficient hair to avoid needing a wig.
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reports that hair growth and shedding in healthy women show annual seasonal patterns, with the highest shedding in summer and a less pronounced peak in spring.
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” This study suggests that novel diagnostic, preventive, and treatment approaches for autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata may be developed by identifying hub genes, and highlights the usefulness of machine learning and bioinformatics in finding new disease biomarkers.
January 2019 in “Headache” This source discusses the use of nerve blocks as potential treatments for head and neck neuralgias and primary headaches, highlighting their effectiveness and various applications, including during intervals between onabotulinum toxin A injections.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This paper discusses the potential of millets as a dietary intervention to help manage chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients, suggesting that their nutrient profile and various health benefits could support treatment without increasing medication burden.
This abstract discusses telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss that can occur after pregnancy or extreme stress, and the authors mention a shampoo product that is claimed to help prevent or recover from this condition.
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September 1996 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study found that compliance rates for oral contraceptives are low and similar to those for other medical treatments, indicating a need for alternatives that require less daily adherence.
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February 2007 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” This study provided the first published case reports of alopecia associated with the use of quetiapine.
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October 2016 in “Contraception” This study found that most UK women prescribed cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol before and after 2013 had conditions aligning with approved indications and prior acne treatment.
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June 2010 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This article reviews the Clinical Pearls presentation format introduced at the American College of Physicians' 2001 meeting for its effectiveness in applying practical clinical tips, but provides no new empirical results.
January 2026 in “Figshare” In this case report, the researchers documented two instances of melasma linked to finasteride use, highlighting the need for clinicians to review medication history when treating facial hyperpigmentation, especially in individuals with darker skin types.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that topical rebamipide, originally a gastric ulcer medication, can activate hair follicle stem cells and promote hair regeneration by modulating dermal adipocyte metabolism, with potential targeting of the prostaglandin E receptor EP4.
June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” This study reports a case of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods including Prachhan karma, Lepa, and Shirodhara, offering an alternative to conventional treatments like minoxidil and steroids, which may have adverse effects.
January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that in Korean HIV patients, tinea infection, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis were the most common skin diseases, with HAART medications generally reducing folliculitis incidence. Skin disease prevalence differed by immune status, affecting treatment needs.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study highlights recent biological and technological strategies in anti-aging research aimed at delaying aging and related diseases, improving skin healing, and potentially restoring hair growth.
May 2024 in “Food bioscience” In this animal study, mice on a high-fat diet experienced weakened hair follicles but regained hair growth after treatment with wood sterol, which improved hair follicle health and altered hormone levels, suggesting its potential as a preventive measure for diet-induced alopecia.