December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Fenugreek seeds help with diabetes and cholesterol, while leaves fight microbes and dandruff.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Bicalutamide effectively treats prostate cancer but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” The ZmNF-YC1–ZmAPRG pathway in maize improves phosphorus efficiency and grain yield, suggesting it as a target for breeding better crops.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
Men with both baldness and scalp psoriasis often don't have psoriasis on bald spots.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Health and Medicine” Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
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March 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Caffeine can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues.
October 2025 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Combining laser treatment with steroid cream is more effective for alopecia areata than using the cream alone.
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aromatherapy with certain essential oils is a safe and effective treatment for hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.
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April 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Different forms of hair loss drug can improve effectiveness.
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Steroids” Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.