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March 2014 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Activating liver X receptors can reduce fibrosis by stopping certain immune cells from releasing harmful proteins.
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September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Telitacicept effectively improved hair regrowth in a woman with lupus and alopecia.
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February 2006 in “Brain & development” A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
March 2026 in “Israel Journal of Plant Sciences” Endophytic bacteria in Eclipta prostrata help the plant tolerate stress and boost its medicinal properties.
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October 2012 in “Free Radicals and Antioxidants” The red Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower has the highest antioxidant activity.
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April 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine showed some improvement in alopecia areata but results were not statistically significant.
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January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Rheumatology” A woman with lupus developed rare skin growths that went away on their own.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Terminalia chebula fruit extract has strong anti-aging and antioxidant effects.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Netherton syndrome has two subtypes with shared immune traits but different allergic and immune responses, suggesting targeted treatments.
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December 2010 in “Journal of human genetics” A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.