November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Injectable minoxidil is a promising, effective treatment for hair loss.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Periplaneta americana extract helps hair regrowth by reducing inflammation and improving skin bacteria balance.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
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March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma didn't increase hair length but may help keep hair follicles alive.
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
January 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Pen-type microwells are best for forming hair follicle germ structures.
September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Extracellular vesicles could revolutionize skincare by improving skin repair and anti-aging, but face regulatory and cost challenges.
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man's forehead and eyebrow were successfully reconstructed with a skin and hair graft that matched his other eyebrow, without needing frequent trimming.
January 2009 in “Hubei nongye kexue” Stem cells in cashmere goats are found in hair follicles and have a slow growth rate.
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
A stable sheep ovarian cell line was created for studying reproduction and hormones.
March 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The new cryo-MAP technique enables rapid and successful hair growth by transplanting hair follicle organoids.
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December 2023 in “Medicine” Lower levels of MYLK and CALD1 in bladder cancer and osteosarcoma are linked to worse survival rates.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” New injectable hydrogels with gelatin, metal, and tea polyphenols help heal diabetic wounds faster by controlling infection, improving blood vessel growth, and managing oxidative stress.
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July 2014 in “PloS one” SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
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July 2023 in “Communications biology” Removing Mediator 1 from certain mouse cells causes teeth to grow hair instead of enamel.
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December 2023 in “Plant Communications” ADF8 and ADF11 help root hairs grow longer at high pH.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Cells from the upper hair follicle grow more actively, suggesting stem cells may be located there.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Biological therapy boosts the immune system to effectively fight melanoma.
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December 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
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June 2021 in “Polymers” Photothermal hydrogels are promising for infection control and tissue repair, and combining them with other treatments could improve results and lower costs.
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August 2016 Understanding skin structure and function is key to managing skin diseases and improving quality of life.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
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September 2023 in “Polymers” The hydrogel speeds up skin wound healing effectively.
Essential oils can improve health but must be used safely under professional guidance.