September 2024 in “Preprints.org” Hair protects the scalp from skin cancer by aiding immune defense.
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June 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
March 2023 in “Natural product sciences” Celtis choseniana may help treat hair loss by reducing androgen effects and boosting hair growth signals.
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
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November 1996 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” Zinc pyrithione in shampoo effectively treats dandruff.
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July 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
June 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” Using Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) in COVID-19 treatment requires careful consideration due to their immunosuppressive effects.
A molecule called α-ketobutyrate was found to extend lifespan and improve aging-related symptoms in worms and mice by activating certain cellular pathways and may help develop anti-aging treatments for humans.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
July 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Artemis dysfunction might cause hair loss through telomere shortening.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
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August 1985 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
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January 2004 in “PubMed Central” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Elf5 controls skin cell growth and development, making it a potential target for skin treatments.
December 2005 in “Science s STKE” Localized ROS production is essential for cell growth and movement in plants and animals.
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Maize root hairs adapt differently to mild and severe cold, with mild stress allowing some growth and severe stress stopping growth to focus on defense.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing UBE2N from skin cells causes inflammation and immune response, which can be lessened with specific inhibitors.
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
February 2025 in “PubMed” CS12192 effectively treats alopecia areata with better safety than current options.