April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
August 2020 in “Nigerian journal of paediatrics” A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” MicroRNA-214 is important for skin and hair growth because it affects the Wnt pathway.
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
March 2025 in “MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine” COVID-19 may worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
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August 2021 in “Oncogene” miR-22 helps skin cancer grow and spread by activating specific cell signals.
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
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June 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” VEGF stimulates hair cell growth and increases growth receptor levels through a specific signaling pathway.
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Platelet-Rich Plasma may improve skin health and reduce wrinkles, but more research is needed for standard treatment guidelines.
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” miR-29 is a key factor that accelerates aging.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
February 2024 in “Planta” TRM21 helps control flavonoid production and root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cholecystokinin may help reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.
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January 2013 in “Medicinal chemistry” The compound 4c showed strong potential as an anticancer agent.
March 2026 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
May 2023 in “International journal of science and research” 2% minoxidil solution improved hair density and quality in children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
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August 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Targeting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway effectively treats several inflammatory skin diseases.