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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” AVT is highly conserved and may have antimicrobial properties.
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
January 2008 in “US endocrinology” Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” Neurosteroids help balance brain signals when certain inhibitions are reduced.
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” OXTR agonists may promote hair growth and be effective for treating hair loss.
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August 2020 in “Current psychopharmacology” Pregnancy and nursing increase certain brain activities in rats, but these changes disappear when the babies are taken away.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
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December 2014 in “Stem Cells and Cloning Advances and Applications” Oral stem cells show promise for tissue repair, but more human trials are needed.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
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April 2018 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
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January 2011 in “PloS one” Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
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March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv” Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
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January 2014 in “Obesity surgery” Vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolism, behavior, and reproduction in obese rats with PCOS.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Melatonin could be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and rosacea.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.