August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Caffeine is beneficial for skin and hair treatments but needs better delivery methods to penetrate deeper skin layers.
Heated radish extract may help lighten skin and reduce aging signs.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.
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March 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can affect various skin diseases.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
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November 2017 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
Fetal environments contain various chemicals that may disrupt hormones.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” PUVASOL might effectively treat complete scalp baldness.
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
March 2025 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” Laser hair removal is safe for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
December 2024 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” Hair Tonic A, with white tea extract, is better for improving hair health.
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
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April 2015 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
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July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Ginsenoside Rg1 protects mouse skin from UVB damage and helps control inflammation.
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Iron nanoparticles made from pumpkin extract effectively treated burns and promoted healing in mice.