April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
125 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
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May 2015 in “Thrombosis Research” Prostaglandin E2 affects human platelet activity in complex ways that could lead to personalized heart disease treatments.
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A shampoo with caffeine and adenosine may help prevent hair loss and thicken hair.
October 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.
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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
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September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
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January 2001 in “Primary Care Update for Ob/gyns” Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
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January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
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November 2019 in “Molecules” Tea, especially green tea, shows promise in cosmetics for skin and hair benefits but more research is needed for effective use.
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
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April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
September 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle development in cashmere goats involves dynamic changes in proteins and metabolites, with key roles for oxytocin, MAPK, and Ca2+ pathways.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cilostazol may help hair grow and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
December 2021 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” Oral processed egg yolk improves hair regrowth and quality in alopecia patients.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for the proper size and development of hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The document concludes that specific methods for making diazine-based drugs can lead to high yields and are important for creating effective treatments for various diseases.
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December 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New oral treatments for adult hair loss show promise, especially JAK inhibitors, with mild side effects.