January 2024 in “Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo” Long-term diabetes, smoking, and poor blood sugar control increase the risk of artery disease in diabetic retinopathy patients.
October 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A pineal tumor caused a boy's early puberty, which changed from peripheral to central after treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests that a specific type of immune cell, memory-like NK cells, may increase during active hair loss in Alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
January 2019 in “Headache” Peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective way to treat various headaches and provide lasting pain relief.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stem cells show promise for nerve injury treatment, but more research is needed before human use.
January 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair keratins help nerve regeneration and support Schwann cell activity.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cell-based therapy using specific immune cells may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Warming hands improves blood flow in people with systemic sclerosis.
December 2018 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology/PD. European journal of pediatric dermatology” Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
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March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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June 2015 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” An individual's morning or evening preference can predict changes in their body clock gene expression.
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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil helps control blood pressure but has side-effects, so it's not for everyone.
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December 2016 in “International journal of biometeorology” Bright light during the day doesn't change most human clock genes but may slightly increase Rev-erb-ß.
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
March 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Early diagnosis and treatment of systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis are crucial for improvement.
Integrating ABI screening in clinics can improve patient care for those at risk of peripheral artery disease.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
June 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” If someone has unexplained nerve pain and hair loss, doctors should check for thallium poisoning.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” High proliferative activity and peripheral invasion indicate malignancy in canine sebaceous gland tumors; the term 'epithelioma' should be updated for clarity.