13 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” Plumbago zeylanica L. leaves may help dissolve blood clots and have antioxidant benefits.
33 citations
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May 1991 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
39 citations
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November 1987 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Human platelets change minoxidil to minoxidil sulfate, helping blood vessels widen.
12 citations
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July 1957 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.
26 citations
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April 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Tannic acid helps wounds heal faster in rats by activating certain cell signals and reducing inflammation.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Theriogenology” Testosterone increases acidification in the vas deferens by up-regulating V-ATPase.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” Cow blood vessel cell secretions helped heal rat burn wounds and may treat burns and hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” Box A of HMGB1 can improve stem cell function, aiding anti-aging therapy.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Ruxolitinib can cause a delayed skin reaction on the nose.
Targeting the PGI2 pathway may help heal diabetic foot ulcers.
February 2024 in “Health Sciences” Botulinum neurotoxin A is effective and safe for treating various conditions, but more clinical trials are needed to fully assess its benefits and risks.
Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia areata does not increase the risk of blood clots.
8 citations
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” Key genes and pathways involved in thyroid eye disease were identified, aiding potential treatment and diagnosis.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DPP4-positive fibroblasts play a major role in producing proteins that lead to skin fibrosis.
5 citations
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Activin A is important for creating new hair follicles.
January 2023 in “National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology” Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
10 citations
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Hematology” Vinblastine can help treat childhood ITP but may cause reversible side effects.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
52 citations
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July 2001 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Activin A helps heal skin wounds and protects the brain after injury.
39 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
46 citations
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
February 2014 in “Revista Argentina de Cardiología” Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.