January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata may be linked to higher heart disease risk.
October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for improving gastric cancer survival rates.
CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
September 2025 in “Molecules” Camellia oleifera leaves have compounds beneficial for cosmetics and medicine.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” Off-label treatments are heavily used for alopecia areata due to limited approved options.
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July 2024 in “Children” Biologics and targeted therapies could improve treatment for children with certain chronic skin conditions.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
Microneedles could revolutionize pediatric medicine by offering painless drug delivery, but more development is needed.
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September 2018 in “Nutrients” Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
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October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Cannabidivarin (CBDV) may help brain cell growth and survival through the TRPV1 receptor.
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December 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Phenolic compounds from Quercus acutissima leaves, especially casuarinin, may help treat acne.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Dracorhodin perchlorate helps heal wounds in diabetic rats by reducing inflammation.
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August 2023 in “Gels” The hydrogel with silver and ibuprofen promotes wound healing and fights infection.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
August 2023 in “Fermentation” Scientists can use engineered microbes to make L-aspartate and related chemicals, but there's still room to improve their efficiency.
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February 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia areata involves specific T-cells, unlike androgenetic alopecia.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Liver enzyme helps minoxidil work better for blood vessel relaxation.
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January 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil needs activation to work, and minoxidil sulfate helps with hair growth and blood pressure.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
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January 1977 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil is mostly safe, but high doses can cause electrolyte imbalances and heart issues in dogs.