February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Optical imaging and light therapy show promise for diagnosing and treating liver injury caused by surgery.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Low oxygen conditions improve how well certain stem cells from embryos can make hair grow longer and faster.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Obesity can cause various skin problems, with differences in prevalence between males and females.
Injecting a person's own skin cells back into their skin is a promising, safe, and affordable treatment for skin disorders.
November 2016 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” Laser therapy and acupuncture helped regrow hair in a patient.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
403 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
43 citations,
February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” Nano-sized plant-based chemicals could improve cervical cancer treatment by being more effective and causing fewer side effects than current methods.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
62 citations,
February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Technique creates 3D cell spheroids for hair-follicle regeneration.
41 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
10 citations,
October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “BioMed research international” Calcium microcapsules are better for long-term use in artificial dermal papilla, while barium microcapsules are good for short-term.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
82 citations,
September 2011 in “Quality of Life Research” Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.
56 citations,
October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
51 citations,
May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
43 citations,
November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
25 citations,
September 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride inhibits enzyme activity in rhesus macaques, suggesting they're useful for evaluating similar drugs.
23 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
17 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.
17 citations,
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
9 citations,
March 1991 in “Endocrinology” Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.