January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis had temporary hair regrowth with treatment but relapsed, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and holistic care.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Boosting HGF signaling could improve the creation of hair follicles in lab-made skin.
February 2014 in “Revista Argentina de Cardiología” Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.
September 2013 in “Science” Certain astrocytes can protect the brain and improve recovery after a stroke, and a hair loss drug might reduce cancer spread.
September 2013 in “Science” Undergraduate research experiences boost students' research skills, confidence, and career aspirations.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Social or cultural norms, not hair type, more likely influence how often people wash their hair.
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December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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March 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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April 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.
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December 2024 in “Theranostics” The hydrogel effectively treats infected burn wounds by reducing pain and preventing infection.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
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July 2022 in “Endocrine” Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
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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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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
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August 1992 in “Archives of dermatological research” Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Activating the Nrf2 pathway reduces inflammation and cell activation in human hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for certain hair loss conditions.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Exercise and finasteride together improve ovary health in PCOS rats.
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March 2017 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” Researchers developed a new method to quickly prepare skin cells that improve wound healing in rats.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Banana plant extract effectively kills worms.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.
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August 1997 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss common in men and women, limited treatments available.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Diagonal earlobe crease and lipoprotein(a) together help diagnose coronary heart disease.
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Micro-injury can help regrow hair and repigment vitiligo by activating specific cells.