April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
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January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin heals with scars because only one type of fibroblast is used, not a mix.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
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February 1998 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
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July 2020 in “Aging Cell” Aging changes sugar molecules on skin stem cells, which may affect their ability to repair skin.
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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” Ultraviolet light helped hair growth more effectively than triamcinolone acetonide.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Dutasteride is more efficient than finasteride, but individual results vary.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
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October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
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January 2023 in “EFSA journal” Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Mice with human chymase had a higher death rate when exposed to a toxin compared to normal mice.
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Many COVID-19 patients experience temporary hair loss after infection, not linked to infection severity or treatment.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
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December 2023 in “Journal of clinical immunology” Ruxolitinib significantly improves multiple autoimmune conditions in APS-1 patients.
January 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Minoxidil is effective in treating traction alopecia.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” More men have Androgenic Alopecia than women, it's often inherited, and stress can contribute to it.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Wearing a hijab may lead to earlier hair loss due to vitamin D deficiency and scalp conditions.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.