May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss, and treatment aims to reduce inflammation and stop it from getting worse.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” IMTA can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata when JAK inhibitors don't work well.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
Thermal straightening can damage ethnic hair and may pose health risks.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Perifollicular fibrosis hinders hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, and new treatments targeting fibrosis are needed.
Accurate prediction of eye, hair, and skin color in Latin American populations requires region-specific models and ethical guidelines.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
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December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.
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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
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January 1992 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” The Cell Membrane Complex in hair has both water-attracting and water-repelling layers.
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mint water extract boosts protective enzymes in skin cells.
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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
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March 1968 in “The BMJ” A woman's severe skin reaction was caused by an allergy to a skin treatment.
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
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April 2009 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed promising agents for prostate cancer imaging, with the best one showing high potential for clinical use.
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October 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Far-infrared radiation improves stem cell growth and movement, helping heart therapy.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment may cause hair loss.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Menthol boosts the hair growth effects of Phyllanthus niruri gel.