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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” Zfp462 deficiency in mice causes anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming.
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Skin-derived stem cells show promise for improving wound healing and creating transplantable tissue.
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February 2019 in “Circulation” Targeting ATM could help manage heart cell enlargement due to pressure overload.
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August 2020 in “Parasitology” Tea tree oil is more effective for treating human demodicosis than other treatments.
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January 2012 in “Chemical immunology/Fortschritte der Allergielehre/Progress in allergy/Chemical immunology and allergy” New cancer drugs often cause skin and nail problems.
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November 2014 in “Developmental Dynamics” Palate formation and skin healing share similar biological processes.
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April 2014 in “Autoimmunity” A specific gene variant (rs4833095) is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Males had more severe COVID-19 symptoms, but their risk of death was only slightly higher than females.
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” GDNF helps grow hair and heal skin wounds by acting on hair stem cells.
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November 2022 in “Development” New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reports” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth, especially after skin injury.
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November 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tofacitinib effectively improved severe skin symptoms in a patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia.
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting specific biomarkers and immune signals is more effective and safer for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
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December 2016 in “EMBO journal” Susan Lee Lindquist was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to understanding protein folding and its role in disease.
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December 2019 in “Journal of medicine and life science” Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation.
February 2026 in “bonndoc (University of Bonn)” New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glutamine helps macrophages reduce inflammation and improve wound healing.
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
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November 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine” Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.
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November 2014 in “Current Diabetes Reports” Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.