November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” Keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells can effectively heal difficult skin wounds.
October 2023 in “Scientific reports” Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” FOL-026 peptide can help repair blood vessels and promote growth, offering potential treatment for vascular diseases.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in a special buffer with certain inhibitors can increase hair growth and improve transplant results.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may prevent hair loss caused by certain medications.
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April 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Cefazolin-loaded nanoparticles in nanofibers can help heal wounds and support regeneration.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
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January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery” Surgery is the main treatment for liver hydatidosis, but has risks; albendazole is the most effective drug but can have side effects.
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August 2010 in “PLoS ONE” Selenoproteins are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Layer-by-Layer self-assembly is promising for biomedical uses like tissue engineering and cell therapy, but challenges remain in material safety and process optimization.
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December 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” Wound dressing absorbs fluid, regenerates hair follicles, and heals skin burns.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Activating the Nrf2 pathway reduces inflammation and cell activation in human hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for certain hair loss conditions.
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May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
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July 2021 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Melatonin may protect ear cells from damage caused by nicotine.
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” The engineered skin substitute helped grow skin with hair on mice.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
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November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases a specific growth signal in stored hair grafts, which may help them survive better after being transplanted.
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
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June 1989 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.