November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.
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November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
188 citations
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October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal” The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.
79 citations
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” Effective sunscreen formulations can reduce skin absorption and enhance protection.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan-coated dutasteride nanocapsules improve hair treatment, and physical stimulation boosts effectiveness.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Microsponges delivery system is a safe, versatile method for controlled drug release in various treatments.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
284 citations
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May 2002 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CRH promotes fat production in skin cells, affecting conditions like acne.
97 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
67 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Advanced nanocarrier and microneedle drug delivery methods are more effective, safer, and less invasive for treating skin diseases.
65 citations
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” Controlled release of growth factors in hydrogels improved hair growth in mice.
55 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document describes a way to isolate and grow human hair follicle cells in 3D to help study hair growth.
52 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells have greater longevity and adhesion, while transit-amplifying cells are more mobile.
49 citations
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September 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
49 citations
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells” Wnt10b helps blood stem cells grow after injury.
39 citations
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
39 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of controlled release” New method uses hair follicles to deliver drugs deep into the skin.
32 citations
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
29 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
28 citations
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September 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.
26 citations
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April 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Tannic acid helps wounds heal faster in rats by activating certain cell signals and reducing inflammation.