35 citations,
April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
13 citations,
January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
77 citations,
July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
4 citations,
November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin in mammary cells leads to changes that cause early-stage abnormal growths similar to skin structures.
4 citations,
June 2021 in “Dermatology” Scientists created a 3D skin model to study a chronic skin disease and test treatments.
14 citations,
September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
45 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
43 citations,
September 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
2 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanting a mix of specific skin cells can significantly improve the repair of damaged hair follicles.
8 citations,
August 2007 in “Histopathology” Different growth patterns in thyroid tumors are influenced by where cell growth and death occur.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.
38 citations,
September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
90 citations,
January 1979 in “International review of cytology” Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
17 citations,
April 2010 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.
6 citations,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
86 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry” Ten miRNAs may play key roles in starting secondary hair follicle development in sheep foetuses.
343 citations,
December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
46 citations,
April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
5 citations,
June 2004 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
44 citations,
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
131 citations,
August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
17 citations,
December 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
39 citations,
October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
June 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Fertility and Sterility” Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.