August 2021 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 2 citations
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August 2024 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Biotin mega-dose therapy led to dramatic improvement in a newborn with a rare metabolic disorder.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
5 citations
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May 1952 in “Journal of Animal Science” Riboflavin deficiency in baby pigs causes health issues, and while supplements help, they may not fully fix internal problems.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” Calcium reduces involucrin in rat hair bulbs but doesn't affect filaggrin and Kdap.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Probiotics and dietary changes can help treat acne.
3 citations
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February 1943 in “The American journal of digestive diseases/American journal of digestive diseases” Riboflavin helps heal bed sores, inositol aids skin diseases, and calcium pantothenate doesn't prevent gray hair.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
Diagnosing oral ulcers can be complex and requires careful examination and follow-up.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changes in scalp bacteria are linked to female hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” The aerial roots of the Ficus benghalensis plant contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
25 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Sebum helps protect human skin from microbes.
365 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” Tridax procumbens flower extracts can kill bacteria.
252 citations
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March 1998 in “Developmental dynamics” FGFs-4, -8, and -9 have overlapping roles and are repeatedly used in tooth development.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Plant and Soil” Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” Vitamin B5 and coenzyme A may help regulate the immune system and could improve treatments for chronic diseases and cancer.
48 citations
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April 2019 in “PloS one” Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
8 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal Of Clinical Periodontology” Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” Pancreatic cancer can alter gut and skin bacteria, possibly causing skin issues.
May 2019 in “Eurasian Journal of Biosciences” Fenugreek aqueous extract is more effective against acne bacteria than the alcoholic extract.
39 citations
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May 2002 in “Oral Microbiology and Immunology” Testosterone increases cell growth and reduces IL-6 in gum cells.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “UMM Institutional Repository (University of Maine at Machias)” White jasmine leaf extract can inhibit acne bacteria but is less effective than clindamycin.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” Hair glucocorticoid levels and gut bacteria are linked to growth rates in piglets.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.