Testosterone in human pancreas cells boosts insulin production.
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May 2010 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Hair zinc levels don't reliably indicate overall zinc status in animals.
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August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Blocking EGFR in skin cells doesn't majorly increase inflammation markers.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Biotin doesn't help hair growth in healthy people and can cause health risks if overused.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
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July 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
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November 2013 in “PloS one” HGF/SF increases skin melanocytes but doesn't change melanin type or amount.
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
March 2025 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” Genetic predictions of baldness in Europeans don't apply well to African men.
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March 2024 in “Small Science” Single-cell encapsulation shows promise for medical use but faces production challenges.
January 2006 in “Guangzhou Chemistry” The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
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December 2007 in “Human Reproduction Update” In vitro bioassays are better than traditional methods for measuring androgen activity but aren't ready for routine use yet.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Changing the structure of the hair follicle's environment can affect hair quality but doesn't stop hair growth.
May 2022 in “Hormones and behavior” Prairie dogs with fewer neighbors are more stressed but their number of babies isn't affected.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair matrix cells and dermal papilla fibroblasts can form early hair follicle structures but don't produce hair shafts yet.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Booster shots of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 increased protective antibodies without worsening autoimmune skin conditions in patients.
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October 2020 in “International journal of radiation research” Feeding rats gamma-irradiated flour with pests affects the pests and does not significantly harm the rats.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AI model somewhat predicts lymph node status in melanoma patients using skin sample images.
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July 2007 in “Regenerative Medicine” Stem cell research and regenerative medicine have made significant advancements in treating various diseases and conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
September 2021 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.
February 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Psoriasis is a common skin disorder caused by immune system issues, treatable with various therapies.
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January 2024 in “Open Agriculture” Using young Lokananta shallot seedlings at a specific density boosts yield and profits.
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December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” CGRP may help protect hair follicles from immune system attacks, potentially slowing hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A patient with Crohn's disease grew back their hair after stopping Adalimumab, which had caused hair loss.