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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
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January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
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June 2019 in “eLife” The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
April 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” Punica granatum leaf extract may help treat skin fibrosis by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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May 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.
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January 2004 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” AgK114 protein helps in hamster skin injury recovery.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
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February 2019 in “Environment international” Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher oxidative stress markers are linked to hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” WNT10B is important for body functions and linked to diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Nutrition” Certain elements in maternal hair are linked to higher gestational diabetes risk and lower infant mental development.
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July 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Early diagnosis of skin conditions linked to rickets is crucial to prevent growth and bone issues.
December 2025 in “Biology Bulletin” Baikal seals' skin shows normal features for protection and some pathologies possibly linked to climate change or a virus.
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
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September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
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January 2018 in “Endocrine” Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
October 2023 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” Alopecia areata often appears on the scalp and is linked to various health issues, needing thorough evaluation.
September 2023 in “Reproductive health of woman” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.
January 2023 in “Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi/Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats.
June 2022 in “International journal of research and review” The article concludes that early diagnosis and lifestyle changes can prevent complications from high uric acid levels.
March 2021 in “The British Journal of Psychiatry” Countries with stricter cultures had fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths, paranoia is linked to false memories, psychosocial intervention works as well with or without antipsychotic drugs for young people with psychosis, smartphones can detect changes in behavior indicating illness relapse, and recruitment agents show regional and gender biases.