GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
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October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 citations
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May 2024 in “Developmental Cell” Lower GATA3 levels in mice help hair regrow by changing certain immune cells.
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January 2019 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
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December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Removing Gata6 causes hair follicle and sebaceous duct enlargement.
January 2015 in “世界针灸杂志(英文版)” The traditional treatment was more effective than finasteride for androgenic alopecia.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
August 2024 in “Journal of the National Medical Association” ChatGPT is more accurate at diagnosing hair disorders in lighter skin tones than darker ones.
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
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November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Botulinum toxin type A is a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
February 2024 in “Hormones” Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow thinning.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly”
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hashimoto's thyroiditis can sometimes change to Graves' disease, so patients need careful monitoring.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
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March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” TSG from Polygonum multiflorum may help with anti-aging by protecting the brain, heart, bones, and hair.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” Trichoscopy effectively differentiates Androgenetic Alopecia from Telogen Effluvium.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.