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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
47 citations,
December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” CGRP may help protect hair follicles from immune system attacks, potentially slowing hair loss.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
101 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
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March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Miliacin with polar lipids helps hair growth and improves hair loss in women.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” Erenumab significantly reduced migraine days or severity in most patients after 3 months.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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December 2008 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
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December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
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August 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Guasha changed rat skin appearance and blood vessels temporarily without affecting certain nerve proteins or fiber structure.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin A injections may help treat difficult cases of total hair loss.
January 2023 in “Л.Н. Гумилев атындағы Еуразия ұлттық университетінің хабаршысы” Botulinum toxin is effectively used to treat various painful conditions and its therapeutic uses are growing.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hormones and neuropeptides affect hair growth, with androgens having opposite effects on beard and scalp hair.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
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August 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Old treatments for other skin conditions showed promise for hair regrowth in mice with a hair loss condition.
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July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Chinese black tea extract helped mice grow hair, especially when combined with capsaicin.
April 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Scalp pain should be classified as a type of headache.
January 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition needing targeted treatments beyond symptom management.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.