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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Topical human epidermal growth factor may effectively treat acne caused by cancer medication.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
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November 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tofacitinib effectively improved severe skin symptoms in a patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia.
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The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
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June 2016 in “Computers in Biology and Medicine” Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate penetrates skin better in the stratum corneum than in the infundibulum.
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