12 citations
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism” Human scalp hair follicles can be used to study how prolactin affects hair growth and cell death.
141 citations
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December 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” L'Oréal's research and workshops have advanced understanding and tailored cosmetics for African hair and skin.
31 citations
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January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
263 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.
54 citations
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March 2009 in “BioEssays” Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
16 citations
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October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
May 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
28 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Thyroid Research” Thyroid hormone may speed up wound healing and hair growth, but more research is needed to understand its role in skin repair and use as a treatment.
June 2013 in “Toxicon” Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.
June 2013 in “Toxicon” Botulinum toxin injections can reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
19 citations
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January 2008 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
June 2013 in “Toxicon” Botulinum toxin-A injections in the scalp can reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth in men with certain types of baldness.
March 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective long-term treatments for male hair loss.
122 citations
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April 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
January 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Men are increasingly interested in cosmetic treatments that enhance masculinity and address aging without downtime, with tailored approaches for different ethnicities and a focus on hair restoration and body contouring.
60 citations
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April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Modifying certain signals in the body can help wounds heal without scars and regrow hair.
185 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.
137 citations
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January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience” CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
30 citations
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
16 citations
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February 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
11 citations
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December 2020 in “Notulae botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” Mycorrhizal fungi and shading improve tea plant growth and nutrient uptake by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “Scanning” Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.
115 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical Medicine & Research” TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.