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February 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Seven genes are highly expressed in both germ-line and hematopoietic stem cells.
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January 2007 in “The Kitakanto Medical Journal” Effective treatment for UFT overdose includes antibiotics and G-CSF, with bone marrow biopsy and transfusion as backup options.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
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March 2013 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” Transglutaminase can repair damaged hair, making it stronger and shinier.
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Agomelatine may help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking certain inflammatory pathways.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
October 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” The TG5 gene affects beef cattle weight, and the CC genotype leads to higher weights.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a disease with lupus-like symptoms and responds well to a specific inhibitor treatment.
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September 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Thioglycerol treatment at pH 9.0 with ammonia causes less hair damage and better waving than thioglycolic acid.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estetrol helps keep scalp hair in the growth phase longer and improves hair follicle health by affecting the hair root and increasing stem cells.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Examining Survivin levels may help understand premature greying of hair.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” CG2001 is safe and well-tolerated for treating hair loss, with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
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September 2015 in “BMC pharmacology & toxicology” Gloriosa superba poisoning can mimic severe tropical infections and cause rapid hair loss.
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
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March 2020 in “Animal Biotechnology” Transgenic sheep embryos with a specific promoter were successfully created, but more research is needed for gene expression in hair follicles.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is a key marker for hair loss disease alopecia areata.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
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January 2023 in “ACS Omega” SEF cryogels effectively kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and speed up wound healing.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early diagnosis of PSIS can lead to normal height with growth hormone and testosterone treatment.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.