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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Human hair follicle stem cells can help treat bone loss in osteoporosis.
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October 2021 in “Biomedical Research and Therapy” Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-α.
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December 2025 in “Bioengineering” Sebum is essential for skin health but can cause acne if unbalanced.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Bioprinting is improving skin models for better testing of skin diseases without using animals.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin promotes hair growth and quality by enhancing hair follicle development and reducing stress.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
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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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January 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Polysaccharides boost immunity and could help prevent and treat diseases.
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January 2022 in “Human Reproduction Open” PRP injections did not significantly improve ovarian function in women with low ovarian reserve.
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February 2023 in “Heliyon” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and supports skin cell growth.
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural products may be safer and effective alternatives for managing heart attacks.
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
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December 2022 in “Toxins” Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is unclear, but it may involve hair follicles, hormones, genetics, and smoking.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
May 2023 in “Materials research foundations” Nanomaterials like silver and gold can improve wound healing but need more research for safety.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin may improve skin regeneration and hair growth, and help reverse skin aging.
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November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin from skin fat can slow hair growth during certain phases.
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March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.
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January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
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January 2016 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Isotretinoin may reduce inflammation by increasing adiponectin and leptin levels.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
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January 2007 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.