April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” Hydrogel composites have great potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
Aesthetic rehabilitation techniques can improve life quality and wellbeing for disabled patients.
March 2024 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative techniques show promise for improving skin, healing wounds, and growing hair.
March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
February 2024 in “World journal of stem cells” Adipose-derived stem cells can help repair and improve eye tissues and appearance.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
August 2023 in “Diagnostics” Ultra-high-frequency ultrasound effectively evaluates the impact of hyaluronic acid fillers in reducing nasolabial fold wrinkles over time.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
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May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
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March 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Mice with alopecia areata had wider lymphatic vessels in their skin.
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine” Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
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October 2009 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” COVID-19 leaves 80% of patients with long-term symptoms like fatigue and headaches.
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
5 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
1 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
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December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.