May 2024 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Overweight or obese women before pregnancy have lower iron levels in their serum and hair during early pregnancy.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Mannan oligosaccharides improve raccoon dogs' fur quality and overall health.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
January 2023 in “Advances in pharmacology and clinical trials” Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Sodium valproate can cause serious high blood pressure in children.
May 2021 in “American journal of medical sciences and medicine” Sodium valproate caused vomiting in 20% of children under 2 years old, with other side effects like hair loss and loss of appetite also noted.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
September 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” Nanoemulsions can effectively deliver antiseptic agents deep into the skin.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
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January 1996 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Pomegranate peel shampoo can prevent hair loss and promote hair growth safely.
A spayed dog with vaginal bone structures causing infection was successfully treated by removing the bones and administering medication.
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October 2001 in “Epilepsia” Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
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March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.