September 2023 in “International journal of medicine” AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, but still needs close supervision.
September 2023 in “Curēus” A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata in children is crucial to prevent severe progression.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” Eyebrow transplants use hair from the scalp or pubic area, with blonde hair looking more natural, and can leave scars depending on the method used.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair restoration greatly improved George's confidence and self-identity.
The hydrogel with 20% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was the best for potential therapeutic use.
January 1963 in “Stain technology” Ziehl-Neelsen's stain helps identify different parts of hair in sheep and goats.
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December 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Fibroblasts can be mistaken for neural cells, so functional validation is needed.
Finding functions for unknown GPCRs is hard but key for making new drugs.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
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October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
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November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
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October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
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July 2017 in “PLoS Biology” Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
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March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
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November 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Hyaluronidase speeds up wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin affects hair growth cycles and can cause early hair follicle regression.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Asiasari radix extract promotes hair growth and increases protein synthesis and cell proliferation.
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Mannosylerythritol lipids are good for skin and hair care products.
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June 2010 in “The Plant Cell” Phospholipase A2 is necessary for the correct placement of PIN proteins in plant roots, affecting root growth.