June 2018 in “Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies” New technologies in acupuncture and biosensors show promise for better medical treatments and healing.
42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
5 citations,
December 2023 in “Materials” Organic and biogenic nanocarriers can improve drug delivery but face challenges like consistency and safety.
June 2013 in “The mental health clinician” Large data can lead to new medical discoveries and personalized medicine.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
6 citations,
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.
14 citations,
September 2017 in “Proteomics. Clinical applications” Hair protein analysis could improve medical testing and understanding of hair characteristics.
11 citations,
December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
17 citations,
May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
8 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” New treatments for skin conditions in children include a preferred drug for birthmark reduction, proactive creams for eczema and vitiligo, a safe psoriasis medication, and special tissues and socks for eczema and fungal infections.
4 citations,
September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
119 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
16 citations,
November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
60 citations,
May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
13 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Tiny natural vesicles from cells might help treat hair loss.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires various treatments to prevent this.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires treatment to prevent malignancy.
52 citations,
January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Current topics in medicinal chemistry” New cancer treatments aim to reduce side effects and improve effectiveness.
10 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
155 citations,
August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
3 citations,
December 2023 in “Cell proliferation” Stuff from umbilical cord stem cells helps skin heal and look younger.
182 citations,
November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
179 citations,
July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
25 citations,
November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.