January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” BLH308, with persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit extracts, safely increased hair density and thickness.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments may improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
April 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts can help turn grey hair black again.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss on their mother's side are more likely to have female pattern hair loss.
January 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Listening to music can help reduce anxiety before hair transplant surgery.
January 2023 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A substance called miR-1246 may help treat severe hair loss by reducing certain immune cell activities.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” The method can test hair growth products using a lab-made hair-like structure that responds to known treatments.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
September 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.
July 2022 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.
Combining PRP with a special lotion is more effective for hair loss than PRP alone.
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November 2025 in “Molecules” Ellagic acid can help treat skin issues, but its effectiveness is limited by poor absorption, so new delivery methods are being explored.
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” Chitosan is a sustainable, versatile ingredient in cosmetics, enhancing skin hydration and anti-aging while promoting eco-friendly practices.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase makes very few errors, crucial for preventing degenerative diseases.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” Nanocarriers can enhance cosmetics but face regulatory and safety challenges.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Geranium pyrenaicum extracts show potential for cancer, antiviral, and enzyme inhibition treatments.
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August 2021 in “Microorganisms” Higher ACE2 levels in certain tissues may worsen COVID-19 in people with other health issues, especially older adults.
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November 2022 in “Life” PCOS prevalence varies by ethnicity and location due to inconsistent diagnosis and limited research.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, usually known for sleep regulation, also has antioxidant properties that can protect skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve skin conditions, with topical application being more effective than oral use.
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” Persimmons offer health benefits and can be used in new products and sustainable applications.
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” Pomegranate has health benefits and new methods are improving its use in supplements.
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August 2023 in “Cell Genomics” The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leucocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma boosts cell activity and helps wound healing.
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April 2023 in “Medicina” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves oral lichen planus symptoms with few side effects.
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December 2020 in “Kardiologiia” Bromhexine and spironolactone together reduced COVID-19 symptoms and hospitalization time without side effects.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was first described in 1721, officially diagnosed in the 1990s, and is now known to be partly genetic and linked to insulin resistance, with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and carbohydrate metabolism issues.