December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Dr. Shiell concludes that good communication, proper training, and thorough documentation can help avoid legal issues in cosmetic surgery.
August 1984 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The first book is useful for specialized dermatologists but not for common issues, while the second book is good for medical students despite some errors.
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Optimal transplant density for Chinese male hair loss patients is 35-50 hair/cm², with minimum 106.88 hair/cm² left in donor area for esthetic satisfaction.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2025 in “Derecho y cambio social.” Policosanol biorefining shows promise for heart health, needing better academic-industrial collaboration.
January 2006 in “OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)” The same drug is priced differently based on its use.
March 2026 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In 2024, the FDA approved 50 new drugs, including treatments for hair loss, anemia, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer's.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
January 2023 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Existing drugs are being repurposed to treat cardiometabolic disorders, which is safer, faster, and cheaper than developing new drugs.
January 2024 in “Epidemiology international journal” 19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
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February 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.
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March 2015 in “Nature” Super-enhancers controlled by pioneer factors like SOX9 are crucial for stem cell adaptability and identity.
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
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October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Wrinkles form due to structural skin changes and vary in type and treatment response.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
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November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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September 2008 in “Stem Cells” Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.