318 citations,
January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
21 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
18 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain immune cells are linked to non-scarring hair loss, suggesting potential for immune-targeted treatments.
5 citations,
February 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” Hair loss is significantly linked to lower levels of certain genes in hair follicles.
June 2022 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A new hair loss treatment is being developed using reprogrammed stem cells to grow new hair follicles.
6 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
38 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” EVG staining is a valuable, simple, and cost-effective method for diagnosing various skin conditions in dermatopathology.
Higher EULAR/ACR scores in SLE patients predict more organ damage.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of The Pakistan Dental Association” Oral ulcers are common in SLE patients and often link to other symptoms.
September 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Most women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease have trouble getting pregnant due to hormonal imbalances, but lifestyle changes and certain drugs can help.
437 citations,
August 2014 in “Cell metabolism” Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
179 citations,
September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
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February 2010 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.
133 citations,
September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Organotypic culture systems can grow skin tissues that mimic real skin functions and are useful for skin disease and hair growth research, but they don't fully replicate skin complexity.
43 citations,
August 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created early-stage hairs from mouse cells that grew into normal, pigmented hair when implanted into other mice.
37 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
23 citations,
July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
21 citations,
October 2011 in “PloS one” Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New cell-based therapies may improve hair loss treatments in the future.