66 citations,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” The document concludes that there are no effective clinical treatments for hearing loss due to hair cell damage, but research is ongoing.
66 citations,
January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
55 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
41 citations,
February 2021 in “Cureus” Proxalutamide helps COVID-19 patients get rid of the virus faster and recover quicker.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” A new model can predict drug-disease links well, helping drug research.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” Understanding hair growth involves complex factors, and more research is needed to improve treatments for hair loss conditions.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Smart hydrogel dressings could improve diabetic wound healing by adjusting to wound conditions and controlling drug release.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The cream effectively reduced hair growth on forearms.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alopecia areata in children is usually mild and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
1 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men have worse COVID-19 outcomes than women due to genetic and hormonal differences.
November 2024 in “Medicina” Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Hypertension research” More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Targeting lipid metabolism can help treat advanced, resistant cancers.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both PRP and minoxidil together works better for treating hair loss in men than using either one alone.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
37 citations,
October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
30 citations,
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.
16 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
12 citations,
January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Stem cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use and require better monitoring techniques.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Nutrition Journal” Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.
1 citations,
December 2014 in “Scanning” Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
441 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
149 citations,
September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
67 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.