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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Archives of Medical Sciences” Rivaroxaban can cause liver injury, allergic reactions, blood vessel inflammation, and hair loss, but these side effects are rare.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Juvéderm Ultra Plus is safe and effective for treating severe nasolabial folds in Chinese subjects.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy” Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
13 citations
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October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics” Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.
13 citations
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June 2006 in “Pituitary” A woman with acromegaloidism and normal growth hormone levels had a rare X-Tetrasomy, suggesting a need to study X-chromosome genes for their role in growth and facial development.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
13 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Increasing PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1 activity.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “PLoS ONE” WNT10A and EBF1 interaction affects hair growth in male-pattern baldness.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
12 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
12 citations
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October 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs alkali bromide salts and water, affecting its structure, with absorption decreasing at higher temperatures.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” CRISPR/Cas systems show promise for cancer treatment by targeting miRNAs, but delivery and specificity challenges remain.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Cutaneous angiosarcomas require a combined treatment approach, but prognosis is generally poor.
11 citations
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Early treatment with azithromycin and other drugs reduced COVID-19 symptoms and complications.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “BMJ” Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.