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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.