September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” 7DHC and BM15766 damage hair follicle structure and reduce key gene expression.
November 2005 in “PubMed” The hairless gene in Kunming mice is important for hair and skin, and shows genetic variations.
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May 2019 in “Life Sciences” Ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng helps mink hair grow by activating certain cell signals.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
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May 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Girard's reagent P improves detection of spironolactone and its metabolites.
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December 2002 in “European Journal of Biochemistry” MsPG3 protein gathers at root hair tips, aiding growth.
October 2012 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Stem cell treatment can effectively regrow hair.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
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December 1976 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The enzyme from human skin can cross-link proteins and needs calcium to work.
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January 2004 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
Researchers developed a cost-effective, ethical skin model using hairless guinea pig cells for toxicology studies.
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine compounds from gorgonians and soft corals show promise for drug development, especially for chronic disorders.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
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November 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Men with isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism have partial steroid deficiencies, while those with panhypopituitarism have severe deficiencies.
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September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks, possibly due to irisin resistance.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF1A in hair follicles may boost hair growth by enhancing energy production and blood vessel formation.
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” Controlled release of growth factors in hydrogels improved hair growth in mice.
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
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June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
February 2019 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” Women with excessive hair growth tend to have shorter index and ring fingers compared to others.
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The peach gene pCTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene hormones during fruit ripening.