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January 2023 in “Cancer Research” AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Clove essential oil nanoemulgel effectively reduces skin inflammation and is a promising alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory drugs.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Mice without Vitamin D receptors have hair growth problems because of issues in the hedgehog signaling pathway.
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Severe CCCA may be biologically and clinically different from milder forms.
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January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
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May 2008 in “Development” Activating β-catenin can turn skin cells into hair follicles.
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
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November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
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August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
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March 2022 in “Forensic Toxicology” Micro-segmental hair analysis helps detect drug use patterns and estimate drug consumption days.
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July 2016 in “Revue Neurologique” Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
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July 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
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April 2021 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Nanostructured lipid carriers are promising for improving drug delivery in medicine and food.
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September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Optimizing the structure of a specific compound greatly improved its effectiveness and precision for treating diabetic complications.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cancer” Low intensity ultrasound may reduce side effects of chemotherapy drugs like paclitaxel.