October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
September 2023 in “Physiology and Pharmacology” Glucocorticoids can cause various health issues, but some treatments may help reduce these effects.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
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October 2024 in “Cells” PRP therapy shows promise for anti-aging but lacks consistent evidence and standardization.
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July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a simple, cost-effective treatment that promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with high patient satisfaction.
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
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May 2025 in “Cell Biomaterials” New technologies help us understand how the body reacts to medical implants, which can improve implant performance.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Understanding and targeting specific molecules can help reduce scarring and promote scar-free healing.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hairless gene mutation causes baldness by disrupting hair follicle structure.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing the MSX-2 gene in mice causes skin and hair growth issues.
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October 2025 in “ACS Infectious Diseases” The microbiome helps reduce inflammation after infections, but how it does this is not fully understood.
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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April 1979 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure but side effects may limit its use.
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March 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Scientists created a new cell line from Cashmere goat hair and found that cytokeratin 13 is a unique marker for certain skin cells.
September 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Adipose-derived stem cells can be transformed into hair-forming cells using specific extracellular vesicles, offering potential for hair regeneration therapies.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
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May 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Understanding and manipulating epigenetic changes can potentially lead to human organ regeneration therapies, but more research is needed to improve these methods and minimize risks.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.
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December 1969 in “The Lancet” Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
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October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
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August 2006 in “Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.