This chapter reviews procedural hair restoration techniques, including platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation, and reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Using PDRN injections and RF treatments improved revision nose surgery results without major side effects.
In this observational and interventional study conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, PRP treatment led to clinical improvements in hair count, thickness, and density among 20 out of 30 male patients with androgenetic alopecia, with significant statistical support (p-value 0.00) following 2-3 treatment sessions.
April 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses prurigo nodularis and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further research into its pathophysiology and treatment options.
October 1995 in “Pediatric Research” 20 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that two injections of platelet-rich plasma were safe but no more effective than placebo in treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
April 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for hair loss that involves scalp injections and requires ongoing maintenance.
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April 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses a novel approach to treating recurrent priapism in sickle cell anemia using Finasteride, but provides no new clinical findings.
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December 1974 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Propranolol affects heart rate and renin levels in minoxidil-treated patients.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Diphencyprone treatment protocols could be simplified as no harm occurred despite not fully following them.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” This review found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may enhance ovarian repair and fertility outcomes in ovarian insufficiency, but notes that optimal usage and long-term effects require further investigation.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” In this nonrandomized controlled trial, tenon capsule injection of platelet-rich plasma improved capillary perfusion and may enhance short-term vision in patients with acute nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie” 71 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pain Research” This study suggests that controlling variables during platelet-rich plasma preparation and application may improve its reliability and effectiveness in providing long-term relief from chronic pain.
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The abstract discusses that Serenoa repens, a commonly used phytotherapeutic agent, may play a crucial role as an alternative or complementary treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, particularly those with mild-to-moderate disease severity.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PDRN may help with female hair loss, but more research is needed.
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December 2004 in “Neuropharmacology” Progesterone reduces anxiety without needing progesterone receptors.
82 citations
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September 2011 in “Quality of Life Research” This review discusses the selection of recall periods for patient-reported outcome measures based on disease attributes, highlighting that inappropriate recall periods can misestimate symptom burden and patient health states; it reports no new findings.
May 2016 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” January 2005 in “Metas de Enfermería” This review discusses the use of Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, noting similar efficacy to other treatments but highlights the need for further rigorous trials to confirm effectiveness.
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March 2002 in “Neurology” This case report describes two postmenopausal women with Parkinson's disease who experienced reversible hair loss after using the dopamine agonists pramipexole and ropinirole.
July 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatological research” This review analyzes existing data and proposes a study design to evaluate the effectiveness of standardized PRP techniques for treating androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2013 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” This study developed a precise and sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method for analyzing the pharmacokinetics of perospirone hydrochloride in human plasma, establishing it as suitable for clinical studies.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” This study found that transethosomal gel loaded with propranolol hydrochloride prolonged drug release and increased peak plasma concentration compared to an oral tablet, suggesting a promising alternative for delivery.
July 2026 in “British journal of surgery” This study found that a substantial number of patients continued tamsulosin and/or finasteride unnecessarily after prostate surgery, with poor documentation and communication contributing to this issue.
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January 2016 This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma in tissue repair, aesthetic medicine, and hair restoration, but reports no new clinical results.
This case report highlights the diagnosis of Parry Romberg syndrome in a 52-year-old man within a primary care setting, emphasizing the importance of awareness and team discussion among family physicians for rare conditions.
April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study identified several patient-specific factors that can predict both the likelihood of undergoing and failing a post-TURP void trial, aiding in the selection of candidates for immediate assessment.