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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
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February 2021 in “Pharmacological research” Exosomes can improve skin health and offer new treatments for skin repair and rejuvenation.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
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September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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February 2016 in “Surgery Journal” Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages help hair growth after injury through CX3CR1 and TGF-β1.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
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June 2008 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Scientists created a long-lasting stem cell line from human hair that can turn into different skin and hair cell types.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
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November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” The Ovol2-Zeb1 circuit is crucial for skin healing and hair growth by guiding cell movement and growth.
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June 2017 in “Talanta” MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells and skin cells show promise for hair and skin therapies but need more research for clinical use.
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November 2019 in “Gene” The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-based therapies using a patient's own blood show promise for skin and hair regeneration but require more research for confirmation.
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October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
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