27 citations
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January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
23 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
62 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
September 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” The combination therapy improved severe alopecia areata in a patient after 14 days.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” 16-MHA can restore damaged hair's protective barrier and moisture balance.
January 2025 in “BioMed Research International” Targeting DNA methylation can help treat skin disorders and cancers.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
2 citations
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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
5 citations
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April 2015 in “HSOA journal of clinical dermatology & therapy” Triamcinolone acetonide mesotherapy may be effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DNCB is highly effective for treating alopecia areata with minimal long-term side effects.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “F1000Research” Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.
April 2015 in “Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics” Looser dietary restrictions can improve growth and reduce illness in methylmalonic acidemia patients.
26 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HDAC inhibitors like Vorinostat and Entinostat may encourage hair regrowth and could be new treatments for hair loss conditions.
6 citations
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February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” JAK1 inhibitors can help reduce itchiness in atopic dermatitis.
A rare skin reaction occurred when a man took paracetamol, causing a new rash in an area already affected by hair loss.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
6 citations
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March 2003 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology” AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.
December 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Glycerol may improve wound healing and prevent keloids, a device can measure itch intensity, male pattern baldness is highly heritable, and fumaric acid esters may work for psoriasis by causing cell death in T cells.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
December 2023 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
September 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Alternative dermatological procedures show promise for treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, but more research is needed.
16 citations
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman recovered from hair loss and skin eruptions after stopping a tuberculosis drug and using steroids.