October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that feminizing hormone therapy increased GFR in transgender individuals assigned male at birth, suggesting an effect of sex hormones on kidney hemodynamics, while masculinizing therapy showed a slight, nonsignificant decrease in GFR.
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October 2015 in “Indian journal of science and technology” This study found that SM-215 applied to mice increased hair follicle activity and capillary presence, promoting hair growth compared to non-treatment.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study reviewed how neuropeptides and cutaneous innervation play crucial roles in the process of wound healing, suggesting they significantly influence inflammation and tissue repair phases.
October 2017 in “Anesthesia and Pain Medicine” This report observed that repeated stellate ganglion blocks over six years were associated with improved skin elasticity, increased water content, and more hair follicles on the treated side of a patient's face.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study in mice demonstrated that stress or nerve growth factor injection increases sensory neuron activity related to skin innervation, suggesting a strong connection between stress perception and neurogenic skin inflammation.