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January 2015 in “European journal of pharmacology” Ginsenoside Rb1 may help remodel hypertrophic scars effectively at a dose of 0.56 mg.
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January 2014 in “Journal of prosthodontic research” Bioengineered salivary glands in mice can produce saliva when tasting sour or bitter, but have different protein levels and nerve signals compared to natural glands.
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Eclipta alba extract may work as an anticancer agent and help reverse drug resistance.
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles can produce stress hormones like the body's main stress response system.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
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April 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” Doxazosin and finasteride negatively affect sexual function in men with BPH.
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February 2002 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Skin changes can indicate a risk for breast cancer.
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March 2023 in “Pharmacy” Pharmacist-led care significantly improved post-COVID symptoms.
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January 1998 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” The skin of both rat strains showed similar lectin binding patterns.
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a major concern, but various treatments show promise in preventing and reversing it.
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March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” Taking too much vitamin E caused a young man's blood clotting problems, which improved after he stopped the vitamin E and got treatment.
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February 2016 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Most care for benign prostatic hyperplasia follows guidelines, but 5-α reductase inhibitors are often used incorrectly.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
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January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Permed hair degrades faster and shows more damage after protease treatment compared to untreated hair.
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” Combination therapy is more effective for prostate volumes over 60 ml.
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January 2018 in “PeerJ” Researchers created a long-lasting mouse skin cell strain that may help with hair growth research and treatments.
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” Certain natural compounds called terpenes may help prevent prostate cancer.
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.