July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
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August 2003 in “Journal Of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular And Developmental Evolution” Understanding hair growth involves complex interactions between molecules and could help treat hair disorders.
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
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February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
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June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nano-quercetin improves quercetin's effectiveness in treating diseases but faces challenges in safety and production.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” Skin organoids can model tuberculosis infection and help test treatments.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Sex hormones are crucial for healthy skin and managing skin conditions.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Nanoparticle-based dressings and theranostic innovations improve chronic wound care by effectively targeting biofilms and offering precise treatment.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Alopecia can often be managed effectively with various treatments, but early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer survivors need better skin care to improve their quality of life.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Bariatric surgery can improve some skin issues but may worsen others due to nutritional deficiencies.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for treating hair loss in Egypt, focusing on personalized care.
December 2024 in “Cureus” Baricitinib treatment for alopecia universalis can cause hair regrowth with unexpected whitening.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
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November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.