DHT, not testosterone, mainly affects hair growth and related conditions.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Balding doesn't reduce the number of hair follicles, it just makes them smaller.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks”
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss increases with age and is triggered by hormones like androgens.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” Hair dye may trigger anti-GBM disease relapse, and rituximab can help manage it.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of nidogen1 and type IV collagen are found in basal cell carcinoma compared to normal skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
April 2017 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” A woman with a rare form of multiple myeloma had a headache and a skull mass, which led to her diagnosis after tests and a biopsy.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The conclusion is that androgenetic alopecia and senescent alopecia have unique gene changes, suggesting different causes and potential treatments for these hair loss types.
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June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Paneth cells help support stem cells and aid tissue regeneration after injury.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by triggering growth factor release from specific stem cells.
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.
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May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
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June 2015 in “Oncology Letters” Adipose-derived stem cell-conditioned medium can reduce melanoma cell growth and spread.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Orf infections can happen during the Muslim event 'Aid el Kebir' due to close contact with sheep.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The BASP classification is more reliable than the Norwood-Hamilton for classifying hair loss in men and women.
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January 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
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October 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
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January 2013 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
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September 2024 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Malassezia furfur lipids improve skin health at pH 6.
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dickkopf-related Protein 2 can help hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
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July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that individualized reconstruction plans are essential for improving function and appearance after head and neck burns.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.