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June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” The 25Up study collected extensive data on mental disorders and related factors in Australian twins and siblings to investigate the genetics of psychiatric illnesses.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
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September 2011 in “Autoimmunity” Natural killer cells play a key role in autoimmune skin diseases like pemphigus vulgaris.
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December 2023 in “Animals” Winter provides the best fur quality for Rex rabbits due to seasonal changes in specific signaling pathways.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
September 2023 in “Journal of Fluid Mechanics” The homogenization theory effectively describes how flow behaves differently across asymmetric membranes.
209 citations,
March 1998 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
37 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
11 citations,
August 2023 in “Burns” Nerve growth factor helps improve healing time and scar quality in burn wounds.
February 2022 in “JID Innovations” The Virtual Magic Wand program successfully trained dermatologists in innovation, with most feeling capable of leading innovation teams and many starting companies.
July 2016 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” PRP is effective in treating male pattern baldness.
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October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” The 2003 Australian Medicines Handbook was a clear, concise drug reference guide, updated with new topics and evidence, and considered essential for medical practice.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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January 2004 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers developed new compounds that target the androgen receptor effectively with fewer side effects.
14 citations,
August 2021 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
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January 2022 in “Sensors” Deep learning can accurately automate hair density measurement, with YOLOv4 performing best.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” The 2012 criteria are better for diagnosing atypical lupus cases.
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April 2022 in “F1000Research” Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
February 2024 in “Cancers” New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Physiology education needs to include more diversity and different perspectives to better represent all populations.
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October 1985 in “Genetics Research” Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
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June 2016 in “Twin research and human genetics” Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
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November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
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September 1972 in “British journal of nutrition” Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.