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June 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme is crucial for skin cell development and can be activated without proteolytic activation.
Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss in men and women, caused by a testosterone byproduct affecting hair follicles, with sensitivity determined by genetics.
September 2025 in “Cureus” GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Both treatments for alopecia areata are equally effective and safe.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
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January 2011 in “Feed Review” Adding 0.029% iron glycine chelate to piglet diets improves growth and hair color.
GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of hair loss, mainly due to nutrient deficiency from weight loss.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The hexosamine pathway helps protect skin cells from stress and may improve skin and hair health.
September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Elevated granulysin levels may indicate disease activity in vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
December 2006 in “8th European Congress of Endocrinology incorporating the British Endocrine Societies” Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.
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May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Early advanced therapies are crucial for better survival in aggressive insulinoma cases.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Premature greying is common in children, especially ages 11-15, and homoeopathy might help.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” People with moderate or severe hair loss have higher death rates from diabetes and heart disease.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” CPGel hydrogel heals diabetic wounds effectively in 21 days.
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January 2005 in “임상약리학회지” HDMHG0401-10 treatment significantly improved hair count and was better than a placebo in reducing hair loss in men with hereditary hair loss, with no major side effects.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
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December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” RSPO1 could help create new diabetes treatments by increasing pancreatic β cells.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
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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.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with PCOS and androgenic alopecia have different triglyceride metabolism compared to those without hair loss.