10 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Minoxidil can treat hair loss with topical, oral, and sublingual options, offering personalized choices.
January 2024 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” Helicobacter pylori infection is common in Southern Iraq gastritis patients, affecting 64.1%.
June 2023 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” Extracellular vesicles and androgen receptors may help identify prostate cancer resistance and reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists created a tiny, 3D model of a hair follicle that grows and acts like a real one.
Higher cholesterol levels increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Series A Physical Sciences” Personalized management and lifestyle changes are key to effectively managing PCOS.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
883 citations
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August 2016 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
82 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
81 citations
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 blocks new hair growth after skin injury through the Gpr44 receptor.
66 citations
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January 2001 in “Vitamins and hormones” Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
53 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
46 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
36 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Trichoscopy is a useful, painless tool for diagnosing and monitoring children's hair and scalp issues.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
11 citations
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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.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D receptor may increase the risk of chronic hair loss.