August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new treatment was safe and may effectively treat male pattern hair loss.
DHEA inhibits growth in both mouse and human melanoma cells but works differently in each.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dabrafenib can cause skin growths and sometimes low-grade skin cancer.
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
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May 2016 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Targeted therapies for advanced skin cancer often cause hair and nail problems, which need managing to avoid changing the treatment dose.
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Researchers found genes linked to hair loss in male giant pandas.
April 2024 in “JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns” Self-affirmation therapy significantly reduces student anxiety before presentations.
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December 2018 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Combined BRAF and MEK treatment increases rash risk but reduces other skin issues compared to BRAF alone.
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January 2014 in “CellBio” Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different types of fibroblasts play specific roles in wound healing and cancer, which could help improve treatments.
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May 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” BI 2536 had limited effectiveness against several advanced cancers and caused significant side effects.
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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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January 2010 in “Journal of oleo science” MEL-A from soybean oil can boost fibroblast and papilla cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
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October 1999 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Melatonin and cortisol affect mink winter hair growth, but β-endorphin levels do not.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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September 1999 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Prolactin levels do not control the start of winter fur growth in mink.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
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June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
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March 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair-follicle stem cells can become neurons.
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June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
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April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.