June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fisetin may help treat psoriasis and reduce skin inflammation.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found that certain miRNAs, which affect immune system regulation, are differently expressed in mice with a hair loss condition compared to healthy mice.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
September 2016 in “Oncology times” Breast cancer survivors often face body image and sexual health issues, needing ongoing support and open communication with healthcare providers.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
August 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Before treating hair loss, it's crucial to diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions that may be causing it.
February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by reversing hair loss.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
October 2014 in “Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology” Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
Some cancer treatments cause different types of hair loss, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Improving nutrition after gastrectomy can enhance quality of life and aid recovery.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the skin helps fat cell development during hair growth and repair.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
The data suggests that dosing differences can help manage spasticity in patients with upper motor neuron dysfunction.
June 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin protects skin and hair from damage and stress by acting as an antioxidant and influencing cell growth.
Botulinum toxin A helped stop hair loss and grow new hair in mice.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Oral minoxidil helps treat hair loss and has reversible side effects.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin reactions from cancer treatments might predict how well the treatments work.
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The experiment showed that human skin grown in the lab started to form early hair structures when special cell clusters were added.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” C-reactive protein helps monocytes stick to blood vessel cells by causing oxidative stress.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.