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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Retinoids may help treat lupus nephritis and reduce steroid use.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
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October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
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Deleting Twist1 in skin cells reduces UVB-induced skin cancer risk.
January 2006 in “Actualidad laboral” Vitamin D3 analogs can stimulate hair growth in mice with alopecia.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
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October 2024 in “FARMACIA” Low levels of zinc and selenium in the body are linked to a higher risk of cataracts.
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October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CAR is a useful marker for assessing alopecia areata severity.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” Olive and Brazil nut oils improve hair strength, shine, and softness better than silicone.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” Brown seaweed oligosaccharides have health benefits and potential uses in food and medicine.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
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February 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 boosts sweet pepper growth, yield, and vitamin C by colonizing roots.
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July 2019 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” The optimal gel-mask for hair loss contains 15% nettle juice, 0.5% carbopol ultrez 10 and sodium alginate, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.4% PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil.
Stinging nettle infusions improve the strength and antioxidant properties of k-carrageenan hydrogels.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Ginkgo biloba leaf polysaccharides have many health benefits and potential for commercial use.
Cold-pressed rapeseed oil is most resistant to oxidation and certain oils may reduce chronic disease risk; consumers like the taste of pumpkin oil best.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
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October 2014 Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin tumors.
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