Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” StemMACS media is better for growing therapeutic stem cells.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Facelift surgery has evolved to focus on natural results and safety, with patient selection and postoperative care being key to success.
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
Higher cholesterol levels increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Two main types of fibroblasts with unique functions and additional subtypes were identified in human skin.
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
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July 2008 in “Development” BMP2 and BMP7 have opposite roles in feather formation.
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August 2025 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases but face challenges in development and regulation.
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July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new dutasteride formula can be applied to the skin, may promote hair growth, and has fewer side effects.
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Neuroepidemiology” The current system can't fully test all combination treatments, so alternative methods and regulatory flexibility are needed.
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
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January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
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September 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” Phytosomal nanocarriers can significantly increase the bioavailability of Cuscuta reflexa extract.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.