January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Laser treatment for hair loss works equally well on different skin types, but more research is needed for very dark skin.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” Sexually transmitted infections and HIV should be considered as possible causes of chronic diarrhea, especially in men who have sex with men.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a 3D skin model with its own immune and blood vessel cells to better understand skin health and disease.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Y27632 increases cell growth through EGFR signaling, not ROCK1/2.
February 2019 in “American International Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences” The dermis of Millivora Capenesis has two layers with various connective tissues, blood vessels, glands, and sensory structures.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of skin cells create unique support structures that can affect skin cell growth and could help in skin repair.
January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery” Rabbit hair follicle stem cells and nano silk fibers can create a tissue-engineered urethra.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
August 1994 in “Toxicology in Vitro” A lab model of human skin was created to study skin tumor promoters without using actual human skin.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining Low Level Light Therapy and minoxidil may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
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June 2023 in “Human Genomics” MX1 and AR genes are linked to milder COVID-19, while TMPRSS2 increases severe risk, especially in women.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
Certain skin and family history markers predict vitiligo severity and treatment needs.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated system can predict death risk in thin melanoma by analyzing immune cells.
Almond and sunflower seed tofu is high in protein and marketed for diets and vegetarians.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” The authors agree they didn't follow the original criteria strictly but found the Ottawa rule effective in all tested patients and suggest it might have wider use.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A man developed autoimmune issues after a transplant, improved with treatment, but died from leukemia relapse.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.
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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
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December 1992 in “Seminars in cell biology” Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
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December 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and health, and its disruption can cause skin diseases.
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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.
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January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.