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March 2022 in “Polymers” Substances from Ascidian tunics might help treat hair loss as effectively as Minoxidil.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
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October 2007 in “Clinical and investigative medicine” Hair cortisol can be used to measure long-term stress exposure.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
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May 2007 in “Cancer Research” CD34 is crucial for skin tumor development in mice.
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August 2020 in “Cell stem cell” Dermal fibroblasts have adjustable roles in wound healing, with specific cells promoting regeneration or scar formation.
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
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May 2020 in “Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease” Understanding gender differences in COVID-19 is crucial for effective health strategies.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” MT-DADMe-ImmA can selectively kill head and neck cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A patient with alopecia areata regrew hair after taking tofacitinib and showed changes in certain blood and skin markers.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata severity is linked to increased TH1 and TH2 activity.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
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November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
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October 2017 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Fibromodulin treatment helps reduce scarring and improves wound healing by making it more like fetal healing.
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prominin-1 expressing cells in the dermal papilla help regulate hair follicle size and communication but don't aid in skin repair.
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP therapy may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research with standard methods is needed.
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June 2023 in “Small” VVF alone can't fully describe porosity in granular scaffolds.
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October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
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March 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Certain mutations in the hairless protein disrupt its ability to regulate the hair cycle.
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February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.
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February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.