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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
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March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
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February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
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September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
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June 2012 in “The Anatolian journal of cardiology” Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.
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March 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
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September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
August 2024 in “Cell Death and Disease” Activating TLR9 helps heal wounds and regrow hair by using specific immune cells.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower PPARγ levels and specific gene variations are linked to more severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
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January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
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February 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
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May 2013 in “Familial cancer” People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.
238 citations,
April 2012 in “Cell stem cell” Targeting and modifying the stem cell niche can improve regenerative therapies.
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January 2012 in “Lupus” NEMO syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus are linked in a new disease association.
6 citations,
April 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
April 2024 in “Cell death and disease” Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Nanomaterials can significantly improve wound healing and future treatments may include smart, real-time monitoring.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New methods to test hair growth treatments have been developed.
April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.