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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
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December 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” Using gelatin sponges for deep skin wounds helps bone marrow cells repair tissue without scarring.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
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September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.
January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” Grape seed extract is good for skin care, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book has valuable information but is hard to read due to poor writing.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive guide for forensic practitioners and exam candidates.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride effectively treats hidradenitis suppurativa for most patients.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.
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September 2010 in “Fitoterapia” Extracts from Tridax procumbens L. have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and block inflammation-causing enzymes.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.
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March 2003 in “Pediatrics” Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New hair products are being developed to keep hair and scalp healthy for everyone.
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November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.