June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich fibrin might be a promising treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
21 citations,
December 1977 in “Journal of pediatric surgery” Individuals with male pseudohermaphroditism often do better raised as females with early surgery.
21 citations,
February 1988 in “Toxicology” High doses of TCB cause severe health issues in marmoset monkeys.
34 citations,
August 2018 in “Cancer research” Fixing DNA errors is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Chronic telogen effluvium may not be a unique condition and could be confused with other types of hair loss.
19 citations,
July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
4 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women linked to several health risks and can be managed through various treatments.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “Data in brief” Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
84 citations,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
77 citations,
December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
30 citations,
August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
January 1999 in “Current Problems in Pediatrics” Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
4 citations,
June 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
29 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
8 citations,
July 2015 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A complex X chromosome rearrangement can increase the risk of multiple autoimmune diseases.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
January 2025 in “Diagnostics” Women with PCOS have distinct retinal changes compared to healthy women.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Men with self-diagnosed PFS-related ED have normal erectile hemodynamics.
16 citations,
May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
10 citations,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Forensic Science International” Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Epigenetic changes contribute to autoimmune skin diseases.