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November 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Plasmalogens activate a channel in cells that may stimulate hair growth.
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April 2019 in “PubMed” The medulla in Asian scalp hair has a tubular structure that allows ions and large molecules to flow through it.
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August 2014 in “Dermatology and Therapy” LOYON® is a safe and effective way to reduce cradle cap in infants and children.
January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
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April 2019 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new method for delivering drugs through the skin using biodegradable particles was found to be effective.
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
January 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Argan oil-based nano carriers could potentially deliver caffeine to hair follicles to treat hair loss.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” A rare cataract surgery complication was successfully treated with laser capsulotomy.
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
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Culturing hair follicles at the air-liquid interface with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth and preserves the root sheath.
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
Hair can show daily calcium changes, linked to body calcium levels and influenced by hormones, and can help assess calcium metabolism issues.
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