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February 2006 in “Brain & development” A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” Steroid-producing capabilities in certain cancers may contribute to treatment resistance.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Keratoacanthoma changes as it grows, showing different hair follicle characteristics at each stage.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Calotropis procera leaf extracts have antifungal properties, especially against Microsporum canis.
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January 2002 in “Laboratory Animals” Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Polygonum multiflorum may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and stress, and boosting melanin.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking JAK-STAT5 signaling in mice leads to hair growth.
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January 1976 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Oriental men may have lower androgen activity affecting hair growth despite similar testosterone levels to Caucasian men.
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October 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences” Mother-in-law's tongue is used for pain relief and treating various health issues.
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Treat alopecia areata with personalized plans, using corticosteroids for mild cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, while also offering psychological support.
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February 2015 in “Revista Acadêmica Ciência Animal” A mare had a functional ovary with a tumor containing cartilage and bone.
Hair follicle stem cells can be cultured, but better methods are needed for longer growth.
August 2023 in “Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal” Herbal therapies may effectively treat alopecia with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
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November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Shoji Okuda's early hair transplantation techniques were rediscovered after being overlooked due to World War II.
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April 1995 in “Clinical Genetics” Two siblings were the first reported cases of inheriting both eye coloboma and loose anagen syndrome together.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health” Argentine-cross polo ponies commonly develop sarcoid tumors with distinct types and histopathological features.
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March 2019 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
September 2022 in “Tropical grasslands-Forrajes tropicales” Leucaena feed helps farmers grow larger cattle herds and is good for fattening, but its safety for breeding cows is unclear.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
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November 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib may help treat both alopecia areata and inflammatory bowel disease.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in Asians with alopecia areata and is safe.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a group focused on improving hair restoration techniques in Asia.
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Ustekinumab treatment didn't prevent frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.