October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” The herbal hair oil is safe and beneficial for scalp and hair health.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.
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March 2011 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
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September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
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September 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
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September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
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March 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The conference highlighted new dermatological treatments and emphasized early intervention and addressing conditions lacking evidence-based treatments.
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June 2021 in “Journal of affective disorders” Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
February 2026 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Most genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in Russian patients are found in the EDA gene.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Demographic and lifestyle factors significantly influence scalp diseases.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Mitochondria may influence how cells respond to radiation, affecting nearby non-irradiated cells.
Tissue from dog stem cells helped grow hair in mice.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” 308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Tofacitinib helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata but relapse is common after stopping treatment.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Two-photon microscopy improves skin imaging but faces safety and cost challenges for clinical use.
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Baseline severity and relapse history affect alopecia areata treatment and recurrence.