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January 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
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December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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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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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Treg dysfunction is linked to various autoimmune skin diseases, and understanding Treg properties is key for new treatments.
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February 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Late-onset alopecia areata in Taiwanese patients is more common in women, usually starts at age 57, often involves less than 10% hair loss, and may have a minimal link to thyroid issues.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Tofacitinib nanoparticles can safely and effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting hair follicles.
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