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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
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February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
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March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
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May 2011 in “Liver transplantation” Liver transplantation is a viable option for children with propionic acidemia, improving quality of life and diet, but does not remove all risks and long-term brain outcomes are uncertain.
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October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A4 and S100A6 proteins may activate stem cells for hair follicle regeneration and could be potential targets for hair loss treatments.
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June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” The p53 protein helps control hair follicle shrinking by promoting cell death in mice.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 blocks new hair growth after skin injury through the Gpr44 receptor.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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December 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Msx2 and Foxn1 are both crucial for hair growth and health.
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Immunology” Blocking the CXCR3 receptor reduces T cell accumulation in the skin and prevents hair loss in mice.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
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May 2011 in “Clinical cancer research” The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.
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September 2008 in “Stem Cells” Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.