May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Alexander the Great's engineers built a causeway using a natural sand bridge, some tiger moths avoid bats by mimicking toxic relatives' sounds, early metabolism and RNA enzymes support the ancient RNA world theory, and vitamin D is crucial for hair growth and its absence can cause baldness.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in a special buffer with certain inhibitors can increase hair growth and improve transplant results.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Eye and Skin Disease" is recommended for its detailed coverage of the connection between eye and skin conditions.
World War II led to major advancements in American military medicine.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” Vitamin B5 and coenzyme A may help regulate the immune system and could improve treatments for chronic diseases and cancer.
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October 2022 in “Iet Nanobiotechnology” The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is crucial for preventing hair follicle inflammation and hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Neoplasms hide in hair follicles to avoid the immune system.
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March 2018 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” L-Cysteine may have health benefits, but its effectiveness is still debated due to limited clinical trial data.
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January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
45 citations,
October 2008 in “Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews” Activins and follistatins, part of the TGFβ family, are crucial for hair follicle development and skin health, affecting growth, repair, and the hair cycle.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
18 citations,
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Platelet-rich plasma may improve healing and hair growth in hair transplant surgery.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” Insulin resistance is a complex condition that can lead to many diseases and has few treatment options.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” The best way to treat androgenetic alopecia, a common type of hair loss, is through early intervention and a comprehensive approach, but some supplements may reduce the effectiveness of medical treatments.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Strip harvest hair transplants produce natural-looking results and have a high success rate with minimal damage to hair follicles.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Compounds A and B help men's skin recover faster by reducing oxidative damage and increasing energy levels.
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December 2003 in “Micron” As people age, their hair follicles produce less pigment, leading to gray and white hair, due to factors like reduced enzyme activity and damage to melanocyte DNA.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.