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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
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January 2008 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” Pegylated interferon-alpha 2a can cause a rare nerve disorder, but early treatment can lead to full recovery.
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March 1997 in “The Lancet” Acquired perforating dermatosis often affects skin in people with kidney issues and diabetes.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
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January 2020 in “Cell Transplantation” Targeting ACE2 and TMPRSS2 may help prevent or treat COVID-19 in cancer patients.
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September 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Activin B helps heal skin wounds and grow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” A mutant FERONIA gene affects root hair growth at high temperatures.
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October 2006 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
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June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
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November 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical finasteride and flutamide reduce gland size and enzyme activity, with flutamide being more potent, potentially treating acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.
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July 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” SVF may improve nanofat treatment for acne scars, but more research is needed.
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
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March 2014 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Activating liver X receptors can reduce fibrosis by stopping certain immune cells from releasing harmful proteins.
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January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mast cells likely promote skin scarring and fibrosis, but their exact role is still unclear.
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March 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The document concludes that advanced methods show the presence of P. acnes in acne lesions but do not prove it causes acne.
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January 2010 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw Palmetto can cause severe liver damage.
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” MPA improved hormonal imbalances and acne in women with PCOS without affecting metabolism.
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April 1998 in “PubMed” Activated erbB-2 in mice skin causes severe skin and hair abnormalities.
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October 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Azelaic acid is effective for treating rosacea, acne, and melasma.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.