May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
16 citations,
June 2022 in “Agronomy” Certain natural biostimulants can increase lettuce yield and improve its nutritional content.
8 citations,
January 2023 in “Biosensors” Piezoelectric Nanogenerators are promising for non-invasive health monitoring but need efficiency and durability improvements.
7 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Hematology & Oncology” Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Animals” Essential oils may improve dogs' health and melatonin can help with their sleep and anxiety, but both should be used carefully.
October 2022 in “Legume Research” The research found a way to grow plant tissue and analyze compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, which is promising for hair restoration treatments.
23 citations,
April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
81 citations,
June 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine” Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
61 citations,
June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
35 citations,
September 2012 in “PloS one” Two distinct pathways direct proteins to vacuoles in Arabidopsis, affecting root hair growth and protein targeting.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” Caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia may improve health and prevent diseases due to their nutrients and medicinal properties.
18 citations,
June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Geranium plants have healing properties like fighting microbes, protecting the liver, reducing inflammation, and may help with viruses, stomach issues, and diabetes.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
356 citations,
March 2012 in “Trends in Plant Science” Auxin and ethylene hormones both work together and against each other to control plant growth.
17 citations,
July 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Heat Shock Proteins are important in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could be targets for new treatments.
23 citations,
October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
80 citations,
October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
60 citations,
April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.
29 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
18 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
13 citations,
October 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Teledermatology is highly accurate for diagnosing inflammatory skin conditions.
12 citations,
April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Targeting specific miRNAs may help treat hair follicle issues caused by hydrogen peroxide.
9 citations,
November 2000 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Dyeing hair can help target and destroy hair follicles selectively.
8 citations,
September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.