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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
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June 2023 in “American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book” Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” TRPV3 could be a target for treating pain, skin disorders, and hair problems, but more research is needed to create effective drugs.
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November 2016 in “Cell Reports” Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
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March 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
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March 2011 in “Pediatric diabetes” Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
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January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
March 2013 in “Molecular & Cellular Toxicology/Molecular & cellular toxicology” m-Aminophenol in hair dye can cause skin cell toxicity and stress responses.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
48 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
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May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
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June 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Permanent hair dye may cause total hair loss.
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October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
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February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that effective cancer treatment often requires a combination of therapies, but must be carefully managed due to serious side effects and the risk of immunosuppression.