February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in skin cells help regulate and promote hair growth.
January 2026 in “Therapeutics” SCUBE3 is a potential target for cancer and alopecia treatment but is challenging to target due to its varied roles.
September 2025 in “Genes” Certain gene variations in Jiangnan cashmere goats are linked to important traits like birth weight and fiber quality, useful for breeding.
Allopregnanolone may help reduce inflammation and symptoms related to post-finasteride syndrome.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
November 2025 in “Agriculture” Machine learning can effectively identify genes to improve wool quality in sheep.
August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.
July 2025 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” Certain immune responses may cause ongoing COVID-19 symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” A rare ankle cyst was successfully removed and the patient recovered well.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” The gel may help hair regrow faster and improve skin after hair removal.
A low dose of rapamycin increases inner ear hair cell creation by boosting SOX2+ cell numbers.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Low iron, low thyroid function, and stress are linked to excessive hair shedding in women.
M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
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January 2024 in “Gels” Nanoemulgels could effectively treat skin diseases and may replace or complement current therapies.
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January 2001 in “Critical care clinics” Dietary lipids affect inflammation and are crucial for normal cell function and immune health.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in high levels of certain air pollutants significantly increases women's risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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September 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.
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July 2016 in “Revue Neurologique” Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology” New treatments for relapsing multiple sclerosis are more effective and convenient but have higher risks of serious side effects.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
May 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Testosterone significantly affects urination differences between male and female mice.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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August 2018 in “Neurology and Therapy” Hair thinning is a common but generally mild and reversible side effect of teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis patients.
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
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October 2006 in “Medical hypotheses” UV light might cause excessive hair growth by increasing PGE2 in the skin.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human epidermal neural crest stem cells can become bone and skin pigment cells, making them useful for therapies.
July 2025 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” A 21-year-old male has a rare scalp condition with excessive skin folds.