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April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
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August 2018 Plant extracts can benefit skin but must be safe and high-quality.
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August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
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September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Engineered exosomes show promise for improving wound healing but face challenges in clinical use.
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May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
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November 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” COVID-19 can directly trigger certain skin conditions like pustular dermatoses due to an inflammatory response.
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February 2021 in “Biomedicines” Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
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August 2024 in “Cureus” Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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October 2008 in “Mutation research” N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) can prevent DNA damage and protect cells from harm.
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
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January 2022 in “Burns and trauma” Skin cell-derived vesicles can help heal skin injuries effectively.
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March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Embryology & Stem Cell Research” MSCs help rejuvenate skin by promoting cell growth and reducing inflammation.
April 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.
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