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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
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May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
Polydopamine is promising for personalized medicine and biomedical technology due to its strong adhesion and biocompatibility.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Small extracellular vesicles can help diagnose and manage sepsis.
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
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February 2015 in “Cellular immunology” Deleting Snai2 and Snai3 causes fatal autoimmunity.
June 1990 in “Health Marketing Quarterly” Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
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May 2006 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating hair cycle transitions with TNFα.
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September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
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February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
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July 1993 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
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November 2014 in “Military Medicine” The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer hairs than the manual method.
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November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.
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