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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
14 citations,
June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
11 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New cell-based therapies may improve hair loss treatments in the future.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
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January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
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January 2023 in “IEEE access” Deep learning helps detect skin conditions and is advancing dermatology diagnosis and treatment.
April 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” There are significant gaps and inconsistencies in diagnosing and treating alopecia areata in Greece and Italy.
Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Topical finasteride might help with male hair loss with fewer side effects than pills, but more research is needed.
September 2021 in “Медицинский совет” Proteoglycans, especially in Nourkrin®, can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that using the 5W1H method can improve diagnosis and management of childhood hair-pulling disorder.
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November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care” Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
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January 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves female pattern hair loss, finasteride not effective, laser devices show mixed results.
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using developmental signaling pathways could improve adult wound healing by mimicking scarless embryonic healing.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” PRP therapy helps heal pediatric surgical wounds faster and with fewer scars but needs more research for safety and cost.
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January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
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April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” 5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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July 2020 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.