September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
305 citations
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December 2000 in “The EMBO Journal” Inhibiting Bmp signaling disrupts hair growth and differentiation.
12 citations
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November 2022 in “Toxics” EtG in hair can help detect alcohol use but may be inaccurate in people with certain health conditions.
67 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
25 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine” Some vegetables from Northern Thailand show promise for health benefits, including hair loss treatment and antioxidant properties.
9 citations
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November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” The document concludes that a high-protein, low-carb diet can lead to significant weight loss but requires caution and further research.
204 citations
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October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” Notch/CSL signaling controls hair follicle differentiation through Wnt5a and FoxN1.
78 citations
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May 2018 in “Plant Soil and Environment” AMF inoculation boosts tea plant growth and nutrient absorption.
64 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
44 citations
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August 2017 in “Food Bioscience” Researchers made a special butter with added betasitosterol that could be healthier for the heart and stayed good for three months.
36 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.
34 citations
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking TGFβ-RI signaling enhances surface ectoderm differentiation from human stem cells.
34 citations
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
32 citations
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February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of integrative agriculture/Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Hoxc13 is linked to seasonal hair growth in Cashmere goats and is affected by melatonin.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
20 citations
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October 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women with AGA have less hair on midscalp, more thin and non-growing hair.
13 citations
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August 1980 in “Cancer” Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.
12 citations
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April 2005 in “Mycoses” A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Insulin resistance is found in 20% of Thai women with PCOS, with age, waist size, skin changes, and abnormal blood fats increasing the risk.
9 citations
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August 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” Finasteride's two forms have different stability based on temperature and pressure.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.