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April 2021 in “Cancers” The study investigated a novel therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma (NB) by activating GLI1 signaling independently of primary cilia, which NB cells lack. Researchers identified an isoxazole (ISX) molecule capable of activating GLI1 without primary cilia, effectively blocking NB cell growth by removing the GLI3 repressor and inhibiting class I HDACs. This approach showed promise, particularly for high-risk NB patients with poor prognosis, as higher GLI1 expression correlated with better survival. The study suggested that small molecule-mediated GLI1 activation could be a promising strategy for NB therapy, offering a new avenue for treatment.
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July 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
Bubble microneedles effectively deliver drugs through the skin and mouth, improving treatment speed and efficiency.
July 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The MQ complex helps heal melanoma wounds by controlling ROS levels with light.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
The patch speeds up wound healing by using electricity and heat.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Pulsed wave red LED light is more effective than continuous wave light for promoting hair regrowth.
Biofield Energy Healing may help hair growth and skin health.
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March 2008 in “Contact Dermatitis” Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.
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September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The laser system helps study brain cell functions by precisely removing specific cells and observing changes.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Brillouin microscopy can detect mechanical changes in axolotl tissue during development and regeneration.
The model explains how mammal ear hair cells respond to sound and adapt.
Trichotillomania involves hair-pulling due to brain and genetic factors, with behavior therapy and new drugs showing promise, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis persist.
February 2026 in “Cureus” The Q-switched ruby laser effectively lightened eyebrow tattoos but may reduce eyebrow hair density.
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March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
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June 2019 in “Toxins” Bee venom might be a good alternative treatment for various skin conditions because it has many healing properties.
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February 2026 in “Bioengineering” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve hair and scalp health.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Adult vibrissa follicle stem cells can regenerate hair follicles, glands, and skin.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” Higher dihydrotestosterone levels reduce crowing complexity in Kokok Balenggek roosters.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bimekizumab quickly improves psoriasis symptoms and skin at the molecular level.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
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March 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” RF energy is used in medical and beauty treatments to heat tissues, tighten skin, and reduce fat safely.
April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells and repairing skin, working with the Sonic Hedgehog pathway to promote hair growth.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
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June 2013 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” PBX1 helps reduce aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by decreasing DNA damage, not by improving DNA repair.