9 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
January 2023 in “Book of Abstracts” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.
87 citations
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March 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones play a role in male and female hair loss, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
51 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
28 citations
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December 2008 in “Laboratory investigation” Activin activation in skin cells speeds up wound healing without affecting scar quality.
27 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
14 citations
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March 1995 in “Journal of cell science” SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
11 citations
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September 2008 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental Brain Research” Rats have different touch receptors in their paws that help with movement and handling objects.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Nano Research” A new microneedle patch effectively treats atopic dermatitis by reducing skin stress and restoring immune balance.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
70 citations
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June 2017 in “Nature Communications” A new laser technique can precisely remove specific cell types in living animals without harming nearby cells.
66 citations
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January 2001 in “Vitamins and hormones” Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
25 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.
2 citations
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March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
53 citations
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
25 citations
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July 2014 in “Hong Kong medical journal” Some skin disorders might be linked to H. pylori infection, but more research is needed to confirm this.