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Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.

Traditional Chinese medicinal foods may help manage long-term post-COVID symptoms.

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.

Adiantum capillus-veneris may help with respiratory issues, but more research is needed.

Curcumin can be effectively loaded into polystyrene nanoparticles, which are safe for human cells and more biocompatible with curcumin inside.

Hair thinning causes stem cell loss through a process involving Piezo1, calcium, and TNF-α.

Platelet-rich plasma, which has growth factors, is used in many medical fields and can promote tissue repair, stimulate hair growth, and increase hair density.

Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.

Stem cells could improve plastic surgery but are not widely used due to cost and safety concerns.

Red deer antler extract helps hair grow by extending the growth phase and increasing cell growth in hair follicles.

Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.

Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.

Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.

COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.

Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.

Platelet-derived bio-products help in wound healing and tissue regeneration but lack standardized methods, and their use in medicine is growing.

Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Combining cosmetic procedures with lifestyle changes improves antiaging results.

Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.

The document concludes that regenerating functional ectodermal organs like teeth and hair is promising for future therapies.

Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.

Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.

Scientists are using clumps of special stem cells to improve organ repair.

The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.