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January 2009 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Chemotherapy caused nail grooves and separation, but they healed after treatment stopped.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Lef1 helps stem cells become hair cells by interacting with specific signaling pathways.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Celsr1 is crucial for skin cell alignment, while Celsr2 has little effect on this process.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Platelet-rich concentrates can be an alternative treatment for oral lichen planus, especially when steroids don't work.
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
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January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
March 2021 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Clouston syndrome causes issues with teeth, hair, nails, and skin, and has no cure, but recognition has improved.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” The environment around the time of conception can change the VTRNA2-1 gene in a way that lasts for years and may affect disease risk.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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October 2010 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Copper-doxorubicin nanoparticles effectively treat tumors with less toxicity.
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November 2024 in “Materials” PHAs are promising biodegradable materials for medical and dental uses.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Fat, bone, and the brain are interconnected in regulating energy and health.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Imaging” An intelligent system can classify hair follicles and measure hair loss severity with reasonable accuracy.
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July 2023 in “Biomolecules” B2m-free HLA variants may be a new class of HLA important in immune responses and diseases.
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June 2018 in “Internal Medicine” Recombinant thrombomodulin can effectively treat severe complications in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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June 2025 in “Molecules” Witch hazel is effective for skin care due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing properties.
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May 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Cordyceps militaris is a promising, cost-effective medicinal fungus with health benefits and efficient production methods.
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September 2025 in “Viruses” Thrombophilic conditions may worsen Long COVID symptoms due to increased blood clotting.
February 2026 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” Modifying gut bacteria with pro- and postbiotics may help treat hair loss.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.