January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Smart biomaterials that guide tissue repair are key for future medical treatments.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” White rhinoceroses have a unique skin structure with thick epidermis and no hair or oil glands.
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September 2021 in “Cutis” Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
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January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” The document concludes that ideal facial proportions are guided by specific measurements and symmetry to enhance beauty, but individual characteristics must be considered.
March 2026 in “Voprosy dermatologii i venerologii/Dermatologiâ ža̋ne veneralogiâ ma̋selelerì” Dermatophytes, like Trichophyton rubrum, can cause allergies and chronic inflammation.
Microneedling may improve neck scars, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Anorexia nervosa causes serious health issues, best treated with a team approach focusing on nutrition.
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October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
55 citations
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October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
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January 2013 in “Stem cells” Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.
22 citations
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August 2014 in “Clinical endocrinology” Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
21 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Daily intake of 0.5 or 5 mg cobalt ferrite nanoparticles can harm lungs through oxidative and inflammatory stress.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Public Health” Non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients had worse health outcomes than Kuwaitis, likely due to poorer socioeconomic conditions.
18 citations
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) could potentially help regrow hair in people with Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
14 citations
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April 2011 in “Cell Proliferation” Scientists can grow human hair follicle stem cells in a lab without changing their nature, which could help treat hair loss.