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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
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December 2021 in “PLoS ONE” It's unclear which molecules best characterize dry skin due to inconsistent findings.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” More research is needed to improve telemedicine in primary care.
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March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Forensic DNA phenotyping faces challenges due to inconsistent terminology, limited genetic understanding, and debates over technology and models.
Intramuscular injection of 131I is a safe and effective way to induce hypothyroidism in rats without harming muscle tissue.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
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May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
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March 2017 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.
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March 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Thyroxine can adjust the body's peripheral clock, potentially helping treat clock-related diseases.
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
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March 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Thyroxine (T4) may help heal skin wounds by promoting new skin and blood vessel growth.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
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February 2023 in “PLoS ONE” A new triple drug system using nanoparticles effectively targets breast tumors in 3D models.
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August 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Iron contributes to skin fibrosis in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
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December 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Fibroblasts can be mistaken for neural cells, so functional validation is needed.
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January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
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September 2021 in “PLoS ONE” WNT10A and EBF1 interaction affects hair growth in male-pattern baldness.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Biomedical Semantics” The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.