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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The review suggests that a special cell-derived treatment shows promise for various skin conditions and hair growth but needs more research for confirmation.
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” IL-36α helps grow new hair follicles and speeds up wound healing.
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August 2023 in “Autophagy” Autophagy helps control skin inflammation and cancer responses and regulates hair growth by affecting stem cell activity.
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July 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Light affects skin health, aging, and cancer risk, and new light-based treatments and imaging are promising for skin care.
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