October 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Deucravacitinib may help treat various immune diseases beyond psoriasis, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” Mycophenolate mofetil may safely help restore skin color in depigmentation conditions.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” Cyclophosphamide is preferred for severe cases in pediatric rheumatology and nephrology despite its side effects.
January 2025 in “Molecules” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
December 2024 in “Animals” Tithonia diversifolia extract improved digestion but didn't enhance lamb growth.
November 2024 in “Forensic Sciences” Understanding the Y chromosome is key to male health, aging, and developing diagnostic tools.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
July 2024 in “Reproductive health of woman” Girls conceived via assisted reproductive technologies show early puberty signs and larger ovaries.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports supplements can cause skin problems and may contain harmful substances.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
April 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” AKR1C enzymes in scalp glands decrease with age, possibly affecting hair loss.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Skin bacteria help heal wounds and restore healthy skin.
November 2025 in “Dermato” The skin microbiome is crucial for skin health and new treatments like probiotics can improve skin conditions.
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July 2009 in “Development” Sox2-positive cells determine specific hair follicle types in mammals.
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August 2017 in “Annual Review of Genetics” Understanding tissue regeneration in animals can improve regenerative medicine.
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November 2007 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
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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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January 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists are important in helping transgender people with skin issues and physical changes during their transition.
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” Thymosin β4 helps in cell activities, healing, and organ preservation, and treats hair loss and skin injuries.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
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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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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” LGR5 is a common marker of hair follicle stem cells in different animals and is important for hair growth and regeneration.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.