June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many factors, like patient health and how PRP is made, can affect how well PRP therapy works in skin treatments.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A COVID-19 patient had unusual nail discoloration and nail separation possibly due to the virus's effects on small blood vessels.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Heating hair proteins changes their structure and may improve their blood clotting ability.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” A new method effectively measures nicotine and cotinine in blood and urine for forensic analysis.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Using 120% sodium citrate in blood gives the best platelet recovery and enrichment.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Inconsistent platelet counts in PRP are due to varying blood volumes, preparation methods, and analyzer types.
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January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Traditional Medical Traumatology & Orthopedics” The methods can provide high-quality cells for creating artificial hair follicles, blood vessels, and skin.
March 2012 in “Society for Endocrinology BES 2012” A new method was developed to analyze certain hormones and drugs in human blood efficiently.
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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” Bakerwali goat skin thickens with age, especially on the neck, and shows strong lipid reactions in the keratin layer.
January 2007 in “Bristol Research (University of Bristol)” Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
May 2012 in “Nature Genetics” Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Finasteride and analogues separated using LC-MS-MS technique.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Multiple platelet donations do not affect blood cells and plasma proteins in donors.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Choosing the right method to separate skin layers is key for good skin cell research.
Metformin helps manage weight, blood pressure, and hormonal imbalances in PCOS patients.
24 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
94 citations
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
63 citations
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April 2010 in “Development” Compartmentalized organization might be crucial for stem cells to effectively respond to growth or injury.
23 citations
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.