January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” 4-META resin heals skin wounds faster and better than cyanoacrylate.
June 2014 in “Journal of biomedical research” Sargassum fusiforme extracts help promote hair growth.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” Young rats are better for testing hair loss treatments after chemotherapy.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
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December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fetal wound healing changes with development, affecting inflammation and collagen, which may influence scarring.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
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October 2012 in “Cell Transplantation” Cells treated with Wnt-10b can grow hair after being transplanted into mice.
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
14 citations
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” PGF2α receptors in human eyelids are found in specific parts of hair follicles, explaining eyelash changes with glaucoma treatment.
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April 2010 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acyclovir cream may slow down hair growth, suggesting it could be a new treatment for excessive hairiness.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” Quercetin significantly helps hair growth by activating hair follicles and improving blood vessel formation around them.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
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March 1991 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This model can replace animal testing for quick, cost-effective skin toxicity tests.
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June 2015 in “Dermatology Reports” Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.
10 citations
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July 2014 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The L-U mixture promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “The American Journal of Surgical Pathology” Trichoblastoma in the breast can be mistaken for cancer, so expert review is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Epidermal growth factor helps stem cells heal wounds and regenerate hair follicles faster.
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December 2019 Bimatoprost eye drops can increase eyelash length and strength.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.