January 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The method accurately measures steroid hormones in hair to study hormone dynamics related to hair loss.
April 2022 in “Diabetes Therapy” Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
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August 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone speeds up hair loss in mice, while cyclosporin A slows it down.
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Antioxidants can benefit skin health but should be used carefully to avoid negative effects.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
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October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” Medium lipophilic substances penetrate skin best, and adding ethanol can increase delivery to hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
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December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
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July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Elastic liposomes deliver genistein through haired skin better than conventional liposomes.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng oil may help grow hair and protect skin from UVC light.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.
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May 1986 in “Experientia” Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.