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December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
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May 2021 in “Archiv der Pharmazie” SUN11602 and ONO-1301 could help in skin healing and creating artificial skin.
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
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July 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Salicylate helps wounds heal without scarring in mice.
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October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The study found that hair transplant complications are rare, with swelling being the most common issue.
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve skin penetration and stability of caffeine, suggesting a new method for delivering similar substances through the skin.
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November 2002 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Progesterone boosts alcohol's effect on brain, finasteride counters it.
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
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February 2015 in “Cell Death and Disease” Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
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November 2024 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology” Blocking certain receptors in the lungs might help treat a specific type of asthma.
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