June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called FGF9 from certain immune cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing in mice, but humans may not have the same response due to fewer of these cells.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” FGF9 from certain cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing, but humans have fewer of these cells, which may limit hair regrowth.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, improving hair density, count, and thickness.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
44 citations,
August 1996 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone is effective for treating acute leukemia, especially in older patients, with a lower risk of heart damage.
April 2017 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” A woman with a rare form of multiple myeloma had a headache and a skull mass, which led to her diagnosis after tests and a biopsy.
103 citations,
January 2011 in “Blood” Thymus transplantation successfully restored immune function in infants with FOXN1 deficiency.
76 citations,
August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
36 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
32 citations,
May 2012 in “PloS one” Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
27 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Using sulfur soap helped improve skin problems in a dog with demodecosis.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Sulfur-based treatments combined with simparica effectively treat scabies in puppies.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Sain Veteriner” A young Persian cat had a skin infection and low platelets, treated with various medications.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
219 citations,
September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.
113 citations,
August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
85 citations,
September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
57 citations,
July 2009 in “Urology” Finasteride helps reduce priapism in sickle cell anemia patients.
53 citations,
May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
50 citations,
May 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
33 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
22 citations,
January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Platelet-rich plasma might help with skin aging, ulcers, and hair loss, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
22 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
18 citations,
August 1985 in “European journal of endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
15 citations,
May 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cell therapy shows promise for treating severe psoriasis but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
12 citations,
October 2012 in “International Braz J Urol” Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” ECOHAIR® lotion is effective and safe for improving hair growth and reducing hair loss.