research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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research Alopecias in Lupus Erythematosus
Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ Regulatory Tregs Inhibit Fibrocyte Recruitment and Fibrosis via Suppression of FGF-9 Production in the TGF-β1 Exposed Murine Lung
Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.
research The Prolactin Receptor as a Therapeutic Target in Human Diseases: Exploring New Potential Indications
Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Pharmacologic Therapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.
research Recent Advances on Skin-Resident Stem/Progenitor Cell Functions in Skin Regeneration, Aging, and Cancers and Novel Anti-Aging and Cancer Therapies
New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
research Understanding the Role of Prostaglandin E2 in Regulating Human Platelet Activity in Health and Disease
Prostaglandin E2 affects human platelet activity in complex ways that could lead to personalized heart disease treatments.
research Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Minoxidil Improves Vascular Compliance, Restores Cerebral Blood Flow, and Alters Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression in a Model of Chronic Vascular Stiffness
Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Blood Pressure and Hemodynamics in Severe Hypertension
research Warfare-Related Craniectomy Defect Reconstruction: Early Success Using Custom Alloplastic Implants
Custom-designed implants effectively repaired skull damage in most soldiers injured in combat.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research Clinical Features of Familial Lewy Body Parkinsonism Caused by α-Synuclein Triplication (Iowa Kindred) with Video Documentation
The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
research Hair Removal Using an Nd:YAG Laser System
Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
research Possible Contribution of Chronobiology to Cardiovascular Health
Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.
research Parkinson's Disease and Skin Disorders: Non-Iatrogenic and Iatrogenic Connections
Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
research PBX Homeobox 1 Enhances Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Reprogramming Through Activation of the AKT/Glycogen Synthase Kinase Signaling Pathway and Suppression of Apoptosis
PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Potassium Channel Openers: Therapeutic Potential in Cardiology and Medicine
Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
research Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology
Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
research Diabetes and Skin: A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Genetic Fate-Mapping Reveals Surface Accumulation But Not Deep Organ Invasion of Pleural and Peritoneal Cavity Macrophages Following Injury
Cavity macrophages gather on organ surfaces but don't really invade or help repair the organs after injury.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research The Aging Face
Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.
research Procyanidins Attenuate Neuropathic Pain by Suppressing Matrix Metalloproteinase-9/2
Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research Defining the Identity of Mouse Embryonic Dermal Fibroblasts
Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.