June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The article concludes that creating a detailed map of normal human skin at the single-cell level is important.
41 citations,
February 2021 in “Translational research” Non-coding RNAs could help detect and treat radiation damage.
29 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder that causes extra bone growth and symptoms of premature aging.
29 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
14 citations,
September 2017 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
67 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” SCD1 is crucial for skin health and overall energy balance.
38 citations,
July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
33 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Epilepsia” Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
7 citations,
August 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking YAP/TAZ could be a new way to treat skin cancer.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
3 citations,
July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
41 citations,
September 1991 in “Medical hypotheses” Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
26 citations,
October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
23 citations,
March 1988 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
20 citations,
January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” JAK inhibitors may soon be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
15 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
14 citations,
December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
11 citations,
August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
1 citations,
November 2008 in “Gerontology” Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
July 2008 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
88 citations,
June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
18 citations,
October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.