April 2024 in “Current research in nutrition and food science” Taking an amino acid supplement improved skin, hair, and nail health in women.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
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October 1988 in “Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice” Hair glycation can indicate long-term blood sugar trends in diabetics.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying DMG-Na to the skin increases blood flow and may help with skin conditions.
March 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by combining antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune-boosting effects.
September 2013 in “Science” Transplanted human Olig2+ astroglia may help improve learning and memory after a stroke.
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January 1997 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Sheep hair follicle transglutaminases are calcium-dependent.
September 2025 in “Cureus” GLP-1 agonists may help treat certain skin conditions.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” High uric acid levels link to male pattern baldness, especially in young men.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Methotrexate improved skin condition in 64% of patients with generalized granuloma annulare.
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February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
September 2025 in “JID Innovations” Squaric acid dibutylester promotes hair growth by activating immune cells, especially macrophages.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract can potentially reduce stress-induced hair loss by slowing down premature hair aging and removing harmful substances.
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August 2018 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” Acid inside cells speeds up aging and turns on aging signs in mice.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Ultraviolet techniques help identify Grover’s Disease, which may be underdiagnosed in young people and females.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
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May 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
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February 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
21 citations
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September 2013 in “Current medicinal chemistry” HAC and BAC improve skin targeting and reduce diffusion without causing irritation.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” GLP-1 receptor agonists may increase the risk of a specific type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2012 in “Brain pathology” High LGR5 levels in glioblastoma indicate poor prognosis and are essential for cancer stem cell survival.