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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
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November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
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November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
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March 2013 in “Gene” A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” The new microneedle method delivers hair loss treatment more effectively by enhancing growth pathways.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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May 2021 in “EBioMedicine” Increased methylation of the Filip1l gene may contribute to aggressive skin cancer.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
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June 2015 in “Journal of theoretical biology” The model showed that immune system guardians and the cytokine interferon-γ are key in alopecia areata progression.
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October 2021 in “Turkish Journal Of Neurology” Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing and managing cerebral arteriopathy.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
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December 2018 in “Meta Gene” Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
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