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March 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
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February 2021 in “Cosmetics” Fagraea berteroana fruit extract may promote hair growth by affecting cell proliferation and hair growth pathways.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations” New methods for treating hair loss are being developed.
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
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November 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock affects skin stem cell behavior, impacting aging and cancer risk.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women over forty can maintain skin and hair health with lifestyle and dietary changes.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.
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November 2019 in “Applied sciences” Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
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August 2021 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” Pegvaliase effectively reduces blood phenylalanine levels in most PKU patients, but requires personalized plans and good communication to manage side effects.
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March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Steve Gabel developed a method for consistent before and after photos in hair transplant surgery using specific camera settings and patient positioning.
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September 2004 in “Clinical cancer research” BAY 43-9006 helps control kidney cancer growth but doesn't significantly increase overall survival.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
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March 2006 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Newly made nicotinamide compounds could potentially treat cancer.
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.