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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Doxycycline helps prevent skin issues from erlotinib in lung cancer patients.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine” Propranolol, flunarizine, and divalproex sodium are equally effective for preventing migraines, but have different side effects.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
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Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to determine which is better.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Gemcitabine and Disitamab Vedotin effectively and safely reduced bladder cancer in a patient.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” F2 is the best herbal hair oil for reducing dandruff and hair fall while promoting hair growth.
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January 2002 in “Nucleic Acids Research” BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional medicine for treating eczema.
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II causes bone problems and hair loss, and doesn't improve with Vitamin D treatment.
Cialis and Finasteride could be repurposed to treat aggressive melanoma.
January 2009 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in young females with central adrenal insufficiency.
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July 2025 in “Cancer Medicine” ZSYY001 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows promise for treating advanced solid tumors.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
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March 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
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February 2009 in “Endocrinology” DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in girls with central adrenal insufficiency.