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October 2021 in “Skin health and disease” No significant link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 severity was found.
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July 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair growth supplements show promise, but more research is needed.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Antioxidant treatments may help reduce Acute Mountain Sickness, but more research is needed.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Oral JAK inhibitors effectively treat alopecia areata and are generally well-tolerated.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caffeine may help hair grow better.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Mesotherapy might improve hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
Stand-alone PRP therapy effectively increases hair density for hair loss treatment.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbs like Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera could be safer, more conditioning antidandruff alternatives to synthetic products.
October 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PRP is mostly effective and safe for treating certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed on the best use methods.
December 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Systematic reviews on platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss have many quality issues.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Skin needling is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for various skin issues and enhances other aesthetic procedures.
February 1976 in “PubMed” Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
October 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
April 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
Hair loss at the top of the head is linked to prostate cancer, but other types of hair loss are not.
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.
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August 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
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November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology” The document concludes that computational models are useful for understanding immune responses and could improve cancer immunotherapy.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improved delivery systems can enhance oleanolic acid's effectiveness in treating various conditions.
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
16 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
15 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a system to study human hair growth using skin cells, which could help understand hair development and improve skin substitutes for medical use.
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hydrogel microneedles offer a promising, minimally invasive way to treat diseases like cancer and hair loss, but need improvements in strength and standardization.