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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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August 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Wound healing insights can improve regenerative medicine.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
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March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.
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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
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December 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Combining specific nanoparticles with immune therapy significantly improves cancer treatment.
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
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September 2006 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” New drugs are improving treatment for hormone-related diseases in small pets.
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December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
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November 2007 in “Annals of Surgery” Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
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January 2024 in “Theranostics” Exosomes show promise for future tissue regeneration.
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
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May 1999 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
14 citations,
May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
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January 1980 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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September 2010 in “Current Urology Reports” New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.