September 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” The AI showed high accuracy in diagnosing skin conditions but needs improvement for immunological and infectious disorders.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autophagy is important for determining the protein makeup of hair.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
Onabotulinumtoxin-A effectively treated a painful scalp condition when other treatments failed.
July 2005 in “CME: Your SA Journal of CPD” Botulinum toxin is a safe alternative for treating migraines without common side effects, but should be used after other treatments fail.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” Targeting METTL1 may help slow papillary thyroid cancer growth and spread.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” INTASYL is a promising, adaptable RNAi technology for treating skin cancers.
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June 2025 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Docetaxel chemotherapy causes more long-term hair loss and dissatisfaction than paclitaxel.
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The new antibody, TYHF-1, specifically targets certain hair-related structures.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” The new gel combining minoxidil and tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata after tofacitinib was less effective.
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January 2022 in “Neurotoxicity Research” Botulinum toxin may help reduce stress-related hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A small BOTOX dose improved sperm production and movement in older mice.
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August 2015 in “Pharmacological Research” Vaccines are generally safe, but rare autoimmune reactions can occur, often influenced by genetics.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
January 2018 in “Social Science Research Network” Certain small molecules that trigger cell cleanup processes can promote hair growth.
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March 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.
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October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
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April 1987 in “Brain Research” Hair-follicle nerves in cats' spinal cords can be inhibited by GABA-related connections.
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June 2016 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Autofluorescence can sort plant cells without labeling.
July 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Botulinum toxin A does not significantly improve hair density or thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2011 in “Journal watch” Botox might help hair grow, but more research is needed.