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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
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August 2019 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles can penetrate skin, minimize hair loss, and promote hair regrowth, showing slightly better results than a marketed product.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
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February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
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January 2011 in “Urologia Internationalis” Finasteride may help prevent chronic bacterial prostatitis, with better results when combined with antibiotics.
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June 2019 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Activating TRPV3 channels stops hair growth by killing hair follicle cells.
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January 1998 in “Endocrine journal” Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
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October 2019 in “Cancers” Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
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August 2021 in “Aging” Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Developmental biology” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
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February 2024 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” The study utilized a model-informed drug development approach to evaluate the efficacy of ritlecitinib, a JAK3/TEC family kinases inhibitor, in treating alopecia areata, using data from 1,268 patients across phase 2b and 3 trials. The longitudinal exposure-response model effectively described the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score profile, identifying disease severity as the sole covariate impacting efficacy. It demonstrated that temporary treatment interruptions of up to 6 weeks do not significantly affect efficacy, while longer interruptions could lead to substantial hair regrowth loss. The study found that a 50 mg once-daily dose was effective, with higher doses approaching maximum efficacy. The model's predictive performance was validated, supporting dose selection and trial strategies, and offering a framework applicable to other conditions measured on a bounded scale.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The nutritional supplement improved hair quality and reduced hair loss.
The zinc-doped nanocomposite helps heal bone tissue effectively.
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Minoxidil and nebivolol can help prevent aortic aging in diabetic mice.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Chitosan slows root hair growth and causes a buildup of callose at low concentrations, but at high concentrations, it only inhibits growth without callose buildup.
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There's a genetic link between Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Children used screens more during COVID-19, causing various health complaints.
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Most pregnant teenagers are not dissatisfied with their body image but worry about weight.
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