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December 2017 in “PubMed” Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing the activity of a specific enzyme linked to baldness.
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January 2016 in “Mycoses” Human black hair is best for distinguishing between T. mentagrophytes and T. verrucosum.
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December 1985 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Eye lens capsules are the best for growing human skin cells.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Androgens promote beard growth but cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, with TGF-β1 as a potential treatment target.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Encapsulating chlorogenic acid in nanoparticles boosts type 17 collagen production, potentially aiding skin care.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
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October 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Targeted therapies promoting differentiation could help treat basal cell carcinoma by exhausting cancer stem cells.
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December 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.