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December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” A zinc-deficient diet stunted growth and affected organs in mice, with C57BL/6J mice showing more severe symptoms.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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March 2025 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Methotrexate, resveratrol, and curcumin may help treat alopecia areata by targeting immune cells.
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July 2014 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis often have skin problems.
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March 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
April 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
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March 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Asian patients with alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.
January 2019 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal” Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
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August 2019 in “Nutrients” Eating barley for life may lead to healthier aging in mice.
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May 2020 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Human placenta hydrolysate reduces inflammatory pain and nerve damage in mice.
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January 2001 in “Humana Press eBooks” Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.
February 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” KRDQN effectively predicts adverse drug reactions with high accuracy and clear explanations.
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.
December 2025 in “SKINdeep” Low humidity harms skin health by damaging the skin barrier and increasing inflammation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract can potentially reduce stress-induced hair loss by slowing down premature hair aging and removing harmful substances.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Minoxidil sulfate significantly improved hair growth in mice.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
The skin plays a key role in immune responses and reflects emotional and stress reactions.
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.