May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.
This study examines various growth factors' roles in hair cell function and suggests insulin-like growth factor may stimulate hair growth, while the precise mechanism of growth inhibition remains unclear.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This study found that SNPs in the MVK, ARPC1B, and CA2 genes may indicate a genetic predisposition for severe acne related to steroidogenesis.
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May 2013 in “Urology” The authors concluded that components of metabolic syndrome were strongly associated with severe lower urinary tract symptoms in Latin American men, while alopecia was not an independent predictor.
April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine” This review discusses how skin changes like acanthosis nigricans and psoriasis can indicate metabolic syndrome components such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, suggesting a potential role for early diagnosis and treatment in reducing cardiovascular risks associated with the syndrome.