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June 2013 in “Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume/The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows no significant benefit for bone and soft-tissue injuries or wound healing, and its effectiveness may improve with customization.
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September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
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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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January 2006 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas” Incidental prostate cancer was found in 4.89% of patients undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sodium citrate causes less pain than acid citrate dextrose-A in PRP therapy.
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November 2024 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Changes in genes FGA, VWF, and ACTG1 may contribute to pemphigus vulgaris.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing by improving cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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July 2015 in “PubMed” PDGF and its receptors are crucial for stem cell growth and function.
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September 2024 in “PubMed” There's not enough evidence to prove platelet-rich plasma works for facial rejuvenation.
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September 2012 in “Oncogene” June 2025 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” A new treatment using a DNA aptamer can promote hair growth by targeting a specific receptor.
Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
19 citations
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 may aid in wound healing and hair growth.
Pvalb8 is essential for zebrafish hearing and hair cell development, and its mutation causes hearing loss.
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November 2022 in “BMC Urology” Higher levels of miR-1199-5p may reduce the effectiveness of certain prostate treatments.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin changes in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum patients can indicate the severity of related health issues.
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October 2011 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride may help improve certain brain function issues linked to dopamine.
April 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces bleeding risk during prostate surgery.
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February 2006 in “Cancer Research” Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
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January 2007 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A patient developed a blister at the injection site after hepatitis C treatment.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.