6 citations,
August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs ongoing care.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
37 citations,
August 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
2 citations,
October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
2 citations,
June 2009 in “The Nurse practitioner” Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.
1 citations,
November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
74 citations,
January 2015 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can effectively increase hair density and thickness in people with androgenic alopecia, without major side effects.
January 2016 in “Hematology & Transfusion International Journal” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can improve hair count, thickness, and strength in people with androgenic alopecia.
7 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies” Recognizing and managing central sensitization and stress is crucial for treating chronic pain.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
119 citations,
October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
7 citations,
May 2008 in “PubMed” September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is not effective for treating male hair loss.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
April 2019 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” HPV infection is linked to better survival in advanced anal cancer, higher radiation doses improve survival, especially in HPV-negative patients, and prostaglandin E₂ pretreatment can protect mouse hair follicles from radiation damage.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
108 citations,
January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
5 citations,
January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
26 citations,
December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Higher platelet counts and activators in PRP improve hair density and thickness in treating hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Eclipta alba extract was found to be effective in promoting hair growth in hairless mice.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with high androgen levels may have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.