7 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway can help regenerate hair follicles during wound healing in mice, potentially improving regeneration after injury.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
175 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
87 citations
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
66 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
40 citations
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March 1984 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Etretinate has only moderate effects on localized scleroderma and lichen sclerosus.
30 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
5 citations
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Higher RBP4 levels found in people with two types of hair loss.
253 citations
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March 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.
253 citations
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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
58 citations
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January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
23 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.