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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
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September 1997 in “Postgraduate medicine” Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Pigs are a good model for studying human hair growth and disorders.
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July 2022 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Progeria causes early aging due to a gene mutation, affecting skin, bones, and heart, with treatments aimed at improving life quality.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas (JMUST Online)” Elderly patients frequently suffer from skin conditions, especially inflammatory ones, highlighting the need for better healthcare.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
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January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
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November 2008 in “Gerontology” Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” Pancreatic cancer can alter gut and skin bacteria, possibly causing skin issues.
February 2025 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” A rare combination of hair loss and excessive fine hair growth was found in celiac disease patients.
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to autoinflammation and immune system issues.
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Neurogenic inflammation may play a role in hair loss in alopecia areata.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires various treatments to prevent this.
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January 2017 in “PLoS ONE” Adiponectin boosts lipid production in skin cells, potentially helping treat skin conditions with low sebum.
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.