January 2026 in “Immunological Reviews” Females generally have stronger immune responses than males due to the X chromosome.
January 2026 in “Aging and Disease” Targeting mitochondria can improve skin health and slow aging.
November 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Nucleic acids trigger chemokine production in skin cells, affecting skin inflammation.
September 2025 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” Lophocereus marginatus extracts may help treat melanoma and stimulate hair growth.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” Nanotechnology can improve tissue healing by controlling immune responses.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” High homocysteine levels in lupus may increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
June 2025 in “Dermatopathology” Dupilumab and COVID-19 can worsen or trigger psoriasis.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
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June 1995 in “Steroids” Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
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February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
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August 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
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December 2001 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” M50054 may help treat hepatitis and hair loss from chemotherapy.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
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February 2002 in “Planta Medica” Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Apple polyphenols, especially from unripe apples, can help prevent cells from turning into fat cells.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Fermented mushroom extract reduces intestinal inflammation in mice.
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October 2015 in “The Journal of Physiology” Combining progesterone with caffeine worsens breathing issues in newborns.
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January 1998 in “Endocrine journal” Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
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March 2002 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” The compound 4c effectively inhibits the enzyme linked to hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
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January 1976 in “International Journal of Environmental Studies” Cholesterol may slow cell division and contribute to male pattern baldness.
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June 2015 in “Chinese journal of natural medicines/Zhongguo tianran yaowu/Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines” Tripterygium wilfordii multiglycoside effectively reduced prostate enlargement in rats without harmful effects.
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.