January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
September 2021 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” The research explores how gut bacteria and sleep patterns are related in mental health disorders.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
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October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
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November 2013 in “Nature” Certain mature cells in mouse lungs can turn back into stem cells to aid in tissue repair.
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
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June 1989 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.
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May 1975 in “The American journal of surgery” The patient's liver did not fully grow back and she had serious temporary side effects after a very large liver surgery.
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August 2007 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Lidocaine-loaded microparticles effectively relieve pain and fight bacteria in wounds.
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The nanofibers effectively treated infected diabetic wounds by killing bacteria and aiding wound healing without toxicity.
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November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” The conclusion suggests a new acne treatment that controls bacteria by reducing water in the skin's pores using sugar-like substances.
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April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine” The treatments helped the girl's hair grow back, but more research is needed for different types of hair loss.
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March 2023 in “Journal of controlled release” A special gel with medicine helps prevent melanoma from coming back after surgery.
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April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Antibiotics might affect hair growth by changing the bacteria in hair follicles.
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” People with severe hair loss (Alopecia Areata) have different scalp bacteria than healthy people, which might help predict the condition's progress.
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June 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Eight people with severe hair loss grew their hair back naturally.
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Lindera strychnifolia root extract may help balance scalp bacteria and potentially reduce hair loss.
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
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January 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The British Association of Dermatologists celebrated 100 years by looking back at important research, including work on hair loss, skin condition impact, psoriasis treatment, and skin cancer rates.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.