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research Liver Cirrhosis and Circadian Rhythm
Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
research Quantitation of Hepatitis C Virus RNA
Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Diagnosing Vascular Causes of Renal Failure
International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Correction: Coliform Units
In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Cytostatics and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Toxicities and Management
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
research Intralesional Steroids for Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
research Mechanism of Action of Minoxidil Sulfate-Induced Vasodilation: A Role for Increased Potassium Permeability
Minoxidil sulfate relaxes muscle by increasing potassium flow, making it a unique muscle relaxer.
research Comparison of Saw Palmetto (Extract and Whole Berry) and Cernitin on Prostate Growth in Rats
research Phytochemical Investigations of the Leaves and Flowers of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis L.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. leaves and flowers contain various compounds with potential medicinal uses.
research Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Regenerative Treatment in Patients With Telogen Effluvium and Mild Androgenetic Alopecia
The topical treatment reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in patients with certain types of hair loss.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
research Directed Elimination of Senescent Cells by Inhibition of BCL-W and BCL-XL
Blocking specific proteins can help remove aging cells and might treat age-related diseases and promote hair growth.
research Vitamin D: More Than a Bona Fide Hormone
Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Induction of the Hair Growth Phase in Postnatal Mice by Localized Transient Expression of Sonic Hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Micro-RNA-31 Controls Hair Cycle-Associated Changes in Gene Expression Programs of the Skin and Hair Follicle
miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
research Cantú Syndrome Is Caused by Mutations in ABCC9
Cantú syndrome is caused by mutations in the ABCC9 gene.
research Identification of Dkk4 as a Target of Eda-A1/Edar Pathway Reveals an Unexpected Role of Ectodysplasin as Inhibitor of Wnt Signaling in Ectodermal Placodes
Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
research A Slow-Cycling LGR5 Tumor Population Mediates Basal Cell Carcinoma Relapse After Therapy
A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
research A Subset of TREM2+ Dermal Macrophages Secretes Oncostatin M to Maintain Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence and Inhibit Hair Growth
Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Visualizing Androgen Receptor Activity in Male and Female Mice
Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
research Nanoparticles Enhance Therapeutic Outcome in Inflamed Skin Therapy
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery and effectiveness in treating inflamed skin.
research Topical Retinoids: Therapeutic Mechanisms in the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin
Topical retinoids effectively improve photodamaged skin.
research Bimatoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost is effective for growing longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes.
research Cosmeceuticals: Peptides, Proteins, And Growth Factors
Peptides, proteins, and growth factors in skincare show promise for improving skin health.
research Saccharomyces Cerevisiae BLYAS, A New Bioluminescent Bioreporter For Detection Of Androgenic Compounds
The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.