December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” In this rodent study, researchers found that the drug finasteride may reduce anxiety and depression-like behaviors in a model of aging, despite inducing metabolic disturbances and depressive-like behaviors in young rats, suggesting potential considerations for its use in elderly populations.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” This case report describes significant improvement in adolescent alopecia with a 10-month regimen of traditional Chinese medicine, including oral and external treatments.
This study reports that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair loss in patients with anagen effluvium following COVID-19 recovery.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggests that 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation exposure may reduce follicular cysts and increase developing follicles in a rat model of polycystic ovaries without affecting hormonal levels or overall ovary morphology.
December 2018 in “Progress in Medical Sciences” This study observed that methanol extract of Phoenix dactilifera improved kidney function in rats at 4 and 8 mg/kg doses, but a 16 mg/kg dose may impair kidney function by affecting urea and potassium excretion.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This source describes the development of a new cream combining salicylic acid and retinol, assessed for its potential to alleviate itching in dermatitis and treat acne vulgaris, with stability and patch testing indicating no irritation or allergic reactions.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
January 2017 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, administering varying doses of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf water extract to BALB/c mice for 28 days did not result in significant changes in haematological parameters, body weight, or food consumption, suggesting no noticeable toxicity effects in the tested conditions.
This study found that the 100% herbal complex extract, including Houttuynia cordata, significantly stimulated hair growth and increased hair density and weight in C57BL/6 mice, comparable to minoxidil treatment.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
January 2009 in “대한피부과학회지” In this study, researchers found that stress is linked to androgenic alopecia in both male and female patients, with an increasing number of female patients in their forties experiencing the condition.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that among Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia, a significant portion had a family history, and pelvic ultrasound showed increased rates of abnormalities in female patients, although not recommended as a routine test.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that androgenetic alopecia in Koreans is associated with family history and increased androgen levels, with Norwood class IIIv most common in males and Ludwig class I in females.
September 1997 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the current understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of female pattern hair loss and reports no new research results.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
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June 2004 in “Pediatrics” This study found that children are susceptible to SARS-CoV, with good short- to medium-term outcomes, and that sore throat and neutrophilia can predict severe illness.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Malassezia restricta was more prevalent in patients with Malassezia folliculitis, suggesting a potential relationship between this species and the condition.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that using spanlastics, a nano, surfactant-based drug delivery system, improved the bioavailability, drug release characteristics, and pharmacokinetic behavior of famotidine, a poorly soluble drug, by enhancing its dissolution and membrane permeation.
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October 1996 in “JAMA” This case report discusses a 17-year-old student's contraceptive use and pregnancy history without providing new research findings.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” This article discusses various concerns related to facial skin health in women and presents expert opinions, without reporting new research findings.
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June 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” This review reports that treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents with anti-androgens and weight loss is beneficial, and suggests that metformin may be useful for symptom management and prevention.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that 12.5% moringa seed oil demonstrated optimal anti-alopecia activity in rabbits, significantly improving hair weight compared to the treatment with 0.1% finasteride.
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October 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report concludes that the blend method is the most effective electrolysis technique for permanent hair removal, requiring proper technique and preparation such as shaving before treatment to increase efficacy.
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February 2018 in “Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism” This study found that belimumab helped achieve low disease activity in over 40% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients in real-life settings, alongside reduced corticosteroid use and fewer flares.
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the historical, legal, and clinical aspects of electrolysis and thermolysis, highlighting potential risks due to the lack of standardized training for electrologists in the United States, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and reviews its features, highlighting characteristic progression from keratosis pilaris in infancy to cicatricial alopecia in childhood.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a newly developed injectable hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and reduced inflammation in full-thickness cutaneous wounds.
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This review discusses normal menstrual variations and common menstrual disorders in adolescent girls, focusing on symptoms, evaluation, and management, but does not present new clinical results.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for various dermatological conditions and highlights the need for more research to standardize its protocols and understand its biological mechanisms.
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January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reviews the causes and cultural aspects of traction alopecia in black women and presents a treatment not previously reported, but it offers no new clinical findings.