38 citations
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
26 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
22 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Next-generation sequencing greatly improves understanding and treatment of genetic hair disorders.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp and may have other mental health issues.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
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September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Eyebrow follicles are best for accurate genetic testing after stem cell transplants.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Special cells can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” Personalized treatments for hair loss focus on specific genetic and biological pathways.
Wasabi leaf extract affects gene expression in skin cells.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research suggests that SFRP2 and PTGDS proteins might be indicators of female pattern hair loss and could contribute to hair loss.
January 2024 in “Burns and trauma” The skin microbiome helps heal wounds and can be targeted to improve healing.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New treatments for common hair loss include medications, regenerative therapies, and laser therapy, but may not work for everyone.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Forensic DNA phenotyping can predict physical traits from DNA but faces challenges in knowledge and ethics.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” Forensic DNA phenotyping is becoming useful for predicting physical traits in criminal investigations but is limited by ethical concerns and incomplete genetic understanding.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” AKR1C3 could be a treatment target for metabolic issues in PCOS.
New therapies for hair loss are being developed due to advances in understanding hair growth mechanisms.
July 2002 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” Hair growth issues can be linked to genetics, diseases, or medications, and new treatments are being developed.