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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
September 2022 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” Prostate surgery is often effective long-term, but some patients may need more treatment or another surgery, especially if they had prostatitis before.
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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
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June 1993 in “BMJ” Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
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November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
43 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
27 citations,
January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Azelaic acid and anthralin are similarly effective for treating patchy hair loss.
25 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
17 citations,
May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.
15 citations,
May 1999 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
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November 2020 in “Molecules” Carvone helps treat skin issues by reducing melanin and stopping harmful cell growth.
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” Key genes and pathways involved in thyroid eye disease were identified, aiding potential treatment and diagnosis.
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
1 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” UK courts and the European Patent Office are now more open to granting patents for new dosage regimes.
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1 citations,
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September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.