5 citations,
October 2014 in “Methods” The document explains how to create detailed biological pathways using genomic data and tools, with examples of hair and breast development.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
1 citations,
January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Double-stranded RNA activates a pathway that causes a skin protein to be expressed in the wrong place.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
24 citations,
September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
9 citations,
October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
11 citations,
July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” Ginsenoside Re from Panax ginseng may prevent hair loss by maintaining autophagy and Wnt signaling in hair cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ (PGD₂) could help treat hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
65 citations,
November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
4 citations,
January 1994 in “Journal of hepatology” Cyclosporine A therapy changes sex hormone levels differently in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women with primary biliary cirrhosis.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how PRP affects the ovaries and to standardize its use in treatment.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports” Fluorescent light energy may help treat skin infections in dogs with calcinosis cutis.
56 citations,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
6 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific reports” The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
4 citations,
February 2021 in “Plant journal” OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” JAM-A helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by protecting VCAN in skin cells.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An 87-year-old man showed unusual signs of Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily high calcium levels, which improved after treatment and revealed the disease.
June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Araliadiol may promote hair growth like minoxidil without being toxic.
6 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
243 citations,
October 2003 in “Developmental biology” Ectodin integrates BMP, SHH, and FGF signals in developing ectodermal organs.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-(+)-Tartaric Acid may help increase certain hair growth genes without harming cells.