In this study, 20% whale oil applied to mice was observed to promote hair growth more effectively than a control or 3% minoxidil, showing increased hair follicles and thicker subcutaneous tissue.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, Brazilian postmenopausal women reported that menopause significantly deteriorates the quality of their skin, nails, and hair, negatively affecting self-esteem and quality of life, with a need for better understanding of hormone replacement therapy's dermatological effects.
November 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” The researchers proposed that an epigenetic change in brain androgen receptors caused by finasteride could lead to post finasteride syndrome, while trazodone might reverse this effect by altering the epigenetic expression related to erection and libido.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in bioscience” This study suggests that Artemis, particularly phosphorylated at serine 516, may have roles in hair follicle growth by influencing differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycling.
January 2023 in “Türkiye klinikleri adli tıp ve adli bilimler dergisi” This review discusses forensic DNA phenotyping, focusing on male pattern baldness and its prediction through SNP markers, but reports no new results.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review provides an overview of azelaic acid's dermatological uses, mechanisms, and its potential in skin cancer treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” This study found that maternal early-pregnancy serum ferritin concentrations were associated with lower DNA methylation levels at specific CpG sites in cord blood, with some associations persisting into childhood.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.
July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” This article reviews differential diagnosis approaches for 46,XY DSD, proposing a diagnostic algorithm focused on biochemical and genetic data, without presenting new clinical results.
This review discusses capillary aging and its phases, and emphasizes the dermatologist's role in diagnosing hair aging accurately, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the classification, pathogenesis, and treatment options for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
December 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study reported common skin changes and symptoms associated with thyroid disorders, such as dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism, and noted urticaria as a frequent autoimmune association in hypothyroid patients.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article discusses the historical and current uses of grape seeds in various industries but reports no new research findings.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” This thesis explores both environmental and genetic factors in prostate cancer, focusing on surrogate hormone markers, medical radiation, family history, and genetic polymorphisms related to DNA repair and hormone marker genes, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review examines physiological changes and dermatoses during pregnancy and reports no clinical results, highlighting the importance of recognizing these conditions for appropriate management.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses various biological mechanisms that influence the formation of skin lesion patterns, emphasizing the need for more systematic research to improve understanding and treatment of skin disorders, but reports no new empirical findings.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that lncRNA2919 negatively impacts hair follicle regeneration by decreasing follicle depth and density in a rabbit model, suggesting a regulatory role in the hair follicle cycle through DNA methylation.
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” This study found that mimicking the XPD point mutation in mice resulted in trichothiodystrophy-like symptoms, supporting the role of basal transcription and DNA repair defects in the disease.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
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January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
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June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” This study reported that sunscreen with SPF50+ provides a high level of DNA protection against UV-induced damage in a reconstituted human epidermis model, comparable to that in skin explants.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that PBX1 overexpression reduces hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cell senescence and apoptosis by alleviating ROS-mediated DNA damage, rather than enhancing DNA repair.
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March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” This study found that wire brush hair snares collected the most hair from Eurasian Lynx in controlled enclosures, suggesting potential for sampling genetic material from similar felid species.
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” In this case report, the authors describe a partial androgen insensitivity syndrome patient with a novel AR gene mutation, highlighting challenges in gender assignment decisions for infants with partial AIS.
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January 2020 in “Recent Research in Genetics and Genomics/Recent Research in Genetics and Genomics ” In this study, high doses of Lepidium sativum seeds extract were reported to cause toxicity and tissue damage in animals, suggesting the need for careful use under medical supervision.
January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” This study reports that treating a feline with progressive pruritus, alopecia, and FIV infection with imidacloprid and moxidectin resulted in remission of clinical signs and elimination of Demodex cati mites, as confirmed by parasitological examination and genetic sequencing.
June 2018 in “Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies” This study reports that an electrochemical biosensor using a gold and palladium-modified electrode effectively detects levodopa and uric acid in various samples, offering improved performance over previous electrodes.