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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
25 citations,
August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicle cells for transplantation using a special chip.
25 citations,
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophage-stimulating protein helps hair grow and can start hair growth phase in mice and human hair samples.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “Advances in Therapy” Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” The new nanocomposite films are stronger, protect against UV, speed up wound healing, and are antibacterial without being toxic.
21 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.
21 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
18 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” miR-140-5p in certain cell vesicles helps hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” 3D bioprinting could improve skin repair and treat conditions like vitiligo and alopecia by precisely placing cells.
16 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
15 citations,
December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
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March 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology” Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
14 citations,
November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologic surgeons can safely and effectively provide conscious sedation with proper training and guidelines.
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13 citations,
January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
12 citations,
September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
11 citations,
October 2018 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
4 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All hair removal methods irritate underarm skin and cause dryness, with shaving being less irritating but more drying than plucking or waxing.
4 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” A new compound was effective for imaging prostate cancer in rats.
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair restoration surgery has evolved over time, with a focus on natural-looking results and managing patient expectations, while also considering potential complications and the lifelong progression of male pattern baldness.