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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
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February 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Urokinase, a type of protein, helps skin cells multiply faster, especially in newborn mice.
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September 1996 in “Mycoses” Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
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April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.
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January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
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January 2017 in “Pigment International” Early hair graying is often inherited and influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle, but treatment options are limited.
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December 2017 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
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February 2021 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Myristoleic acid helps hair growth by boosting cell growth and recycling processes in hair follicle cells.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The new sunscreen cream is effective, safe, and has good skin qualities.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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August 2017 Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Hemodialysis patients often experience skin issues like dryness and itching, linked to certain blood chemical levels.
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June 1938 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
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