January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks”
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting cells that aid repair.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
January 2008 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair follicle stem cells are similar to mesenchymal stem cells and can become neural-like cells under certain conditions.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
January 1983 in “Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society” The U.S. soybean industry wanted government help due to foreign competition, while the jojoba industry was growing and expected to stabilize.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medical Technology” Keratinocyte stem cells are crucial for skin renewal and have potential in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
January 2025 in “Directory of Open access Books (OAPEN Foundation)” PCOS affects women's hormones and metabolism, but can be managed with lifestyle changes and treatments.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Electrical stimulation with a low-calorie diet reduces appetite, weight, and blood pressure in obese people with sleep apnea.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
March 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
June 2023 in “Historical records of Australian science/Historical Records of Australian Science” George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
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October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
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June 2017 in “Biomaterials” Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.
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August 2016 in “Development” ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
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June 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” Periodontal ligament stem cells show promise for regrowing tissues but require more research for safe, effective use.
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.