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March 2014 in “Dermatologic clinics” These skin conditions in African men need combined medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.
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March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
November 2021 in “Folia Microbiologica” Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
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March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
April 2024 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Muskox hair growth rates vary widely, so a single growth rate can't be used for all populations.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
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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 2015 in “Journal of Consumer Research” Corporate social responsibility can improve consumer ratings of product performance, especially when the company is seen as benevolent and consumers aren't experts on the product.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreen do not penetrate deep into the skin.
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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
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