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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
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March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Cow placenta extract may help hair grow by increasing a growth factor but is less effective than minoxidil.
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September 2015 in “Protein expression and purification” Scientists made safflower seeds produce a human growth factor that could help with hair growth and wound healing.
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The niosomes effectively target hair follicles for acne treatment.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” Keratinocytes help keep hair follicle cells and skin cells separate in 3D cultures, which is important for hair growth research.
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January 2019 in “Mediators of inflammation” Aloe vera fermentation helps heal burns faster by reducing inflammation and changing gut bacteria.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp disorders.
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June 2021 in “Developmental biology” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.