167 citations
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”
This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported a poorer health-related quality of life compared to women in the general population and patients with other medical conditions.
This study found that a food supplement containing L-cystine, pantothenic acid, biotin, and millet extract significantly improved hair density and beauty parameters in healthy Japanese women with light diffuse hair loss after three months.
In this study conducted among high school students in rural Eskişehir, Turkey, alopecia prevalence was 37.4% and was associated with factors such as oily scalp and irregular menstruation, negatively affecting quality of life.
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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.
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.