November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 532 nm laser at 15 J/cm2 speeds up tendon healing by increasing tendon stem cell growth and tendon-related gene activity.
October 2019 in “European heart journal” Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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June 2025 in “Biomedicines” Gut bacteria may influence hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” A dog with skin lesions was successfully treated for a human-type fungal infection.
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A woman's psoriasis improved after hepatitis C treatment with interferon, despite interferon's risk of worsening skin conditions.
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August 1993 in “FEBS Letters” A new enzyme in rats may help regulate hair growth.
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December 2001 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Some Chinese herbs can promote or inhibit hair growth.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study created a mouse model to better understand hair follicle stem cells' role in hair growth and repair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
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January 2005 in “Pharmaceutical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army” Ginseng extract can enhance hair growth at certain concentrations.
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November 2020 in “Cell Reports Medicine” Developing human skin has immune cells with memory-like features.
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
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September 2023 in “Genes” DNA methylation likely doesn't cause different lambskin patterns in Hu sheep.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin's uneven surface and hair follicles affect its stress and strain but don't change its overall strength, and help prevent the skin from peeling apart.
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October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
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January 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoporous silica entrapped lipid-drug complexes significantly improve the solubility and absorption of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
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January 2024 in “Science Advances” Touch dome keratinocytes in adult skin have traits of different skin cell types.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” Ultrasound and laser technologies improve drug delivery through the skin by enhancing penetration and control.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Generic topical and transdermal systems usually cause minimal irritation or sensitization.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.