88 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking TRPV3 may help treat itch in dry skin conditions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” New Australian advertising rules improved stem cell marketing practices but further regulation is needed for consumer safety.
May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Epidermal stem cells show promise for future dermatology treatments due to ongoing advancements.
72 citations
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January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
48 citations
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January 2005 in “Treatments in Endocrinology”
August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
100 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
4 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Skin research and technology” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Gene therapy with a vitamin D receptor gene improved hair growth in rats with a type of rickets-related baldness.
65 citations
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
January 2025 in “Health engineering.” Combining stem cells and organoids could improve skin regeneration treatments.
29 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.
222 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
118 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
107 citations
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
101 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
68 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The document concludes that targeting the androgen receptor may be a promising breast cancer treatment, especially for certain types.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
36 citations
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
27 citations
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October 1999 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
19 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia areata involves specific T-cells, unlike androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” New treatments for epidermolysis bullosa show promise in improving patients' lives, but a cure is still not available.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” M30 is a promising treatment for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” A mix of tocopherol acetate and L-menthol helps grow hair better than using them separately or using minoxidil.