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January 2016 in “Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie” Researchers found a new mutation in the EDA gene that likely causes missing teeth and mild skin symptoms in one family.
12 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The mineralocorticoid receptor temporarily affects mouse skin development, but the glucocorticoid receptor has a more lasting impact.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.
12 citations
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March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “The Pan African medical journal” Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
12 citations
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July 2013 in “Circulation” Improving mitochondrial health may better treat atherosclerosis than antioxidants.
12 citations
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March 2013 Minoxidil cream can safely treat hair loss in kids with ectodermal dysplasia.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
12 citations
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January 2002 in “Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis” Smoking reduces antioxidants and causes DNA damage in hair follicles.
12 citations
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
12 citations
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January 1998 in “Endocrine journal” Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
12 citations
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July 1993 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Minoxidil enhances hair growth and preserves the root sheath in cultured follicles.
12 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The mouse model could be useful for baldness research and testing treatments like testosterone, cyproterone acetate, and minoxidil.
12 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both 2% minoxidil gel and solution effectively increase hair growth in men with early baldness.
12 citations
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Certain natural extracts can promote hair regrowth.
12 citations
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January 1988 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth without causing DNA damage.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Activating ALDH2 can boost hair growth.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Biomedicines” Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
11 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using minoxidil before and after facelift surgery can effectively prevent temporary hair loss without causing other complications.
11 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
11 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis patients have different skin bacteria, which may cause flare-ups.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” MicroRNA-205 helps hair regrow by making hair follicle stem cells less stiff.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Microbial biosurfactants could be a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microinflammation is more intense in smaller hair follicles and may be linked to hair loss.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Engineered science”