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October 2021 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat melanoma by promoting cancer cell death without harming normal cells.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Exosomes from stem cells may help rejuvenate skin and regrow hair, but more research is needed.
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
19 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
154 citations,
November 2017 in “Development” Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are important for tissue repair and regeneration, influencing cell behavior and other factors involved in healing, and are crucial in processes like wound healing, bone repair, and hair growth.
94 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
83 citations,
August 2020 in “Resources” Macroalgae compounds offer sustainable, effective benefits for cosmetics.
38 citations,
September 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Activin B helps heal skin wounds and grow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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December 2022 in “Antibiotics” Coconut seed extract may effectively treat scabies in rabbits by killing mites and reducing inflammation.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
May 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
November 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
12 citations,
July 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a way to study human body clocks using hair tissue, which works similarly in both healthy and dementia patients.
85 citations,
March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
64 citations,
November 2012 in “EMBO reports” Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
81 citations,
September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
20 citations,
August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” PRP growth factor concentrations vary, no significant hair growth difference found.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Archives of Medical Research” Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” U.S. dermatology residents need more education and experience with LGBT patients to improve their cultural competency.
Marine sponges from Tabuhan Island can inhibit enzymes linked to Alzheimer's and hair loss.
6 citations,
April 2011 in “British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery/British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” Surgeons' testosterone levels significantly increase during major head and neck cancer surgeries.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & Dementia” Long-term use of a drug for hair loss and prostate issues can cause metabolic problems and depression-like behavior in young male rats.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.
52 citations,
July 2001 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Activin A helps heal skin wounds and protects the brain after injury.
10 citations,
May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
171 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.