April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The supplement highlighted advancements and challenges in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including the impact of smoking, chemotherapy, and new treatments like Tafluprost for hair loss.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” AKR1C3 could be a treatment target for metabolic issues in PCOS.
January 2012 in “heiDOK (Heidelberg University)” Dormant melanoma cells in mice interact minimally with memory T cells due to a suppressive tumor environment.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
November 2018 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
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July 2007 in “Genes & Development” A mother's PPARγ is crucial for preventing harmful milk that can cause inflammation and growth problems in babies.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
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July 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The gene Foxq1, controlled by Hoxc13, is crucial for hair follicle differentiation.
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April 2014 in “Radiation Research” RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
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July 1967 in “Science” Decomposed tritiated thymidine is less accurate for DNA tracing, and hair changes can indicate malnutrition.
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December 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” Wound dressing absorbs fluid, regenerates hair follicles, and heals skin burns.
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
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April 2021 in “Angiogenesis” Lymphatic vessels develop from various cell types and mechanisms, not just veins.
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December 2015 in “Drugs” New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” Non-viral vectors show promise for safe and effective CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in treating diseases.
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November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
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November 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Telogen is an active phase with important biological processes, not a resting phase.
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” Angiogenin helps hair grow by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
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June 2017 in “Immunity” Special immune cells called Treg cells are important for maintaining and regenerating hair by activating a specific growth signal in hair stem cells.
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February 2023 in “Aging” A substance from hair follicle stem cells helps heal skin wounds in diabetic mice by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
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January 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists made stem cells that can grow hair by adding three specific factors to them.