50 citations
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
176 citations
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June 2019 in “Cells” Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.
224 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
51 citations
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November 2013 in “Drug Discovery Today” Small molecule drugs show promise for advancing regenerative medicine but still face development challenges.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Green tea component EGCG may help prevent hair loss by changing microRNA levels in certain scalp cells.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Wild strawberry waste extract can be a sustainable cosmetic ingredient for treating acne and hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
July 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” New treatment with Wnt proteins and growth factors safely increases hair thickness.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
23 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Insulin or IGF-I is needed for hair growth in newborn mice, while minoxidil helps adult mouse hair grow, suggesting a way to study human hair loss.
6 citations
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
Many young women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked with irregular periods, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. Lifestyle and diet changes, along with regular counseling, can help manage these symptoms.
82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
20 citations
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June 1995 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New chemicals were made that can block an enzyme linked to hair loss, prostate growth, and acne.
8 citations
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
8 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
7 citations
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March 2013 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New method makes important drug ingredients more easily without needing extra purification steps.
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss seen as natural; short haircuts help cope.
2 citations
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July 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Common baldness treatments include cosmetic methods, medication like minoxidil, and surgery, but no cure exists.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Ostrich antibodies helped regrow hair in men with hair loss, but the application needs to be easier.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” The document does not provide information about hair loss treatment.
November 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Exosomes from human hair follicle cells can improve aging hair follicle cell function and help regenerate hair follicles.