222 citations
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August 2014 in “Cell Metabolism” Mitochondrial Complex I reduces inflammation and increases bone breakdown by affecting certain immune cells.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “Cell Adhesion & Migration” ILK and ELMO2 help cells move and stick together, important for wound healing and hair growth.
164 citations
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December 1984 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” TCDD reduces EGF receptor activity and causes various developmental changes in animals.
612 citations
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February 2004 in “Nature” OXI1 kinase is essential for plant defense and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
72 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptor α controls hair growth cycles and skin thickness in male mice.
17 citations
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July 2013 in “Amino Acids” Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
15 citations
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August 1991 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Enhancing Factor is found in growing tissues like young mouse intestines and skin but not in adults.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Autophagy helps delay aging in mouse glands, maintains fat balance, and controls scent production.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
11 citations
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cost-effective way to improve skin rejuvenation and repair in facial aesthetics.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (Print)” Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
3 citations
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August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Minoxidil and spironolactone can improve hair growth, but responses vary and side effects are common.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” Hydroxychloroquine is most effective for scarring alopecias, especially when combined with other treatments.
May 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” Nursing care is crucial for safe and effective hair transplants.
January 2025 in “il Diabete” Targeted drug delivery to pancreatic beta-cells can improve type 2 diabetes treatment.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Community pharmacies and pharmacists play a crucial role in improving community health.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a key role in health education and managing treatments for conditions like hair loss and smoking cessation.
September 2023 in “Translational medicine reports” Minoxidil ingestion can raise liver enzyme levels.
April 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” The wigs made from human hair and polypropylene were mostly well-tolerated and durable in rabbits, suggesting they could be a new option for people with extensive hair loss.