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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Researchers found genes linked to hair loss in male giant pandas.
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155 citations,
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April 2024 in “Cell death and disease” Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” People with Lichen Planopilaris tend to be more depressed, have lower self-esteem, and a worse quality of life.
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73 citations,
December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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1 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new patch made of cell matrix and a polymer improves wound healing and supports blood vessel growth.
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January 2023 in “Antioxidants” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in alopecia areata, and new treatments may include JAK inhibitors and antioxidants.
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