Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can reduce fat cell formation in eye disease.
May 2020 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” A Pug with skin issues was successfully treated for mite and bacterial infections.
February 2020 in “VSNU Open Access deal” Hair cortisol levels change with age, starting high at birth, decreasing until age 6, then rising to adult levels by age 18.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
Hair can't be as strong as Rapunzel's because it's impractical to scale up due to defects.
Hair cortisol may help identify adrenal insufficiency in sickle cell disease patients.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
Sox13 is a marker for early hair follicle development but not essential for skin and hair growth.
August 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Placebo effects in alopecia treatments are likely due to study design, not real improvement.