18 citations,
April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
9 citations,
August 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” A peptide called DPS-1 helps human scalp cells grow and stimulates hair growth in mice.
2 citations,
March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
245 citations,
October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
115 citations,
August 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
6 citations,
April 2023 in “Cosmetics” Exosomes could be effective for improving skin health and treating skin diseases.
14 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
133 citations,
July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
42 citations,
June 2019 in “Aging” 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid promotes hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
1 citations,
May 2001 in “Pharmacology & Toxicology” Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
1 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
489 citations,
November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
January 2025 in “Antioxidants” SHED-CM can reduce hair graying and protect against damage from X-rays.
54 citations,
January 2013 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Thuja orientalis hot water extract may help hair grow by starting the growth phase and improving hair follicle development.
45 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
31 citations,
November 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adipokines affect skin health and could be targeted for treating skin diseases.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
57 citations,
January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Pulsed red light boosts collagen and energy in cells faster than continuous red light.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.
84 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
434 citations,
October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
16 citations,
September 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two-photon microscopy effectively tracks live stem cell activity in mouse skin with minimal harm and clear images.
23 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
42 citations,
May 2016 in “Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology” Fat cells are important for tissue repair and stem cell support in various body parts.