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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
December 2020 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Serenoa repens, a natural compound, can increase hair count and help repair capillaries, making it a promising treatment for hair loss.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
5 citations,
March 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Ageratum Conyzoides, when taken orally, can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
33 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
23 citations,
July 1989 in “Postgraduate medical journal” Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
90 citations,
August 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” PRP therapy can be effective for early-stage common hair loss, with most patients seeing improvement, but there are inconsistencies in treatment methods.
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April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
April 2006 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” PRP is popular for hair restoration but needs better research methods to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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