March 2022 in “Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this case study, a novel treatment combining basal stone therapy and placenta extract applied to the scalp improved hair loss in a 46-year-old man resistant to typical home-care treatments for androgenic alopecia.
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” In this study, a UK expert panel discussed strategies for managing common side effects of vismodegib, a hedgehog pathway inhibitor used for advanced basal cell carcinoma, concluding that adverse events like taste disturbances and muscle cramps can be effectively managed to optimize treatment duration.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the development of targeted therapies for basal cell carcinoma that interfere with Hedgehog signaling and reports no new research findings.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” This study demonstrates that YAP and TAZ are essential for initiating basal and squamous cell carcinomas in mice, and suggests targeting these pathways could be beneficial for treating skin cancers.
January 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.