18 citations,
October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
17 citations,
January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
12 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
9 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
6 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Cosmetics” Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Animals” Deleting the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats affects genes and proteins related to hair growth.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
October 2023 in “Applied sciences” Iris germanica rhizome-derived exosomes help protect skin cells from oxidative stress and aging.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Prevelex, a polyampholyte, can create a cell-repellent coating on microdevices, which can be useful in biomedical applications like hair follicle regeneration.
March 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” In 2021, JAMA Dermatology published significant findings on skin conditions post-COVID vaccination, melanoma surveillance, atopic dermatitis treatments, and confirmed that sun protection does not harm bone health.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
November 2020 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal sučasnih problem toksikologìï” Minoxidil lotion may harm male reproductive health.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “PloS one” Implanting hair-follicle stem cells in mice brains helped repair brain bleeding and reduced brain inflammation.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” The interdigital gland of Vembur sheep shows sex-based differences in size and chemical makeup, possibly affecting communication and disease protection.
November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.
32 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel speeds up burn wound healing and promotes tissue regeneration.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
13 citations,
September 2009 in “Heart & Lung” Kawasaki's disease can occur in adults and should be considered with specific symptoms and high ferritin levels.
34 citations,
August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
April 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” Direct heat perms cause more damage to hair than softening heat perms.