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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Macrophage issues cause chronic wound inflammation, but therapies can help.
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne but requires careful monitoring for side effects, especially in women who could become pregnant.
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June 2018 in “Burns” The spiny mouse can fully regenerate skin after burns, unlike the lab mouse.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hairless rats absorb substances through their skin more easily than hairy rats.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a system to study human hair growth using skin cells, which could help understand hair development and improve skin substitutes for medical use.
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May 2024 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.
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March 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University. Science/Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʹaẗ al-malik Saʹūd. al-ʹUlūm” AiQingHua oil improves blood flow and promotes hair growth in mice.