June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
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October 2007 in “International journal of cancer” X-ray diffraction of hair might help detect breast cancer non-invasively.
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February 2023 in “Public Health” Over 25% of COVID-19 patients had symptoms lasting more than a year.
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June 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old boy had both alopecia areata and vitiligo on the same spot on his scalp, which is very rare.
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July 1978 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Acanthospermum hispidum is toxic to mice, causing death and damage to internal organs.
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
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September 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Certain skin symptoms can indicate underlying body-wide illnesses.
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May 1991 in “PubMed” Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
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May 2023 in “Annales d'Endocrinologie” Metformin can help prevent the side effects of glucocorticoid medications on metabolism.
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September 2024 in “Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss and has mild, reversible side effects.
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October 2023 in “Materials chemistry and physics (Print)” Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” The F3 pumpkin seed oil gel showed excellent properties and better drug release for hair loss treatment.
May 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) helps in healing wounds and regenerating tissue, so dermatologists are using it more.
November 2020 in “The Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Peptides are being used to create biomaterials that can help diagnose and treat diseases.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Thymic peptides can either promote or inhibit human hair growth.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.
March 1993 in “Neuroscience letters” Biotin is important for metabolism, with specific daily intake recommendations, and deficiency can cause health problems.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” HA-MNs with MXD effectively treat hair loss better than topical MXD with fewer side effects.
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March 2003 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
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October 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Radiesse is a versatile facial injectable used for cosmetic improvements and long-term collagen production, with careful dosing needed to prevent complications.