March 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Many people in Fez-Meknes use potentially toxic plants for various health and cosmetic purposes, but more research is needed to ensure their safety.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
April 2012 in “KSBB Journal” Minoxidil analogs can be improved for hair growth inhibition by modifying specific parts of their structure.
November 1919 in “The Journal of Hellenic Studies” The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
New insights into cell communication in psoriasis suggest innovative drug treatments.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Men with early-onset hair loss have less cardiometabolic benefit from bromocriptine.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Metformin reduces certain hormone levels in men with early-onset hair loss.
8 citations,
October 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata should be checked for muscle spasms, diarrhea, and ANA to avoid missing Satoyoshi syndrome.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Gene expression in hair follicles can help diagnose methamphetamine use disorder.
255 citations,
September 2016 in “Frontiers in plant science” Reactive oxygen species (ROS) help control plant growth and development.
42 citations,
June 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
36 citations,
October 2009 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.
15 citations,
November 2023 in “Immunity & ageing” TLR4 is important in aging-related diseases and could be a new treatment target.
15 citations,
March 2015 in “PloS one” Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “Steroids” The study created a model to help design new inhibitors for steroidal 5α-reductase enzymes.
8 citations,
February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry” People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
6 citations,
September 2021 in “Autophagy” Autophagy prevents early aging and maintains lipid and pheromone balance in mouse glands.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Imaging” An intelligent system can classify hair follicles and measure hair loss severity with reasonable accuracy.
4 citations,
January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Science advances” Touching hair can activate nearby nerve cells through signals from the hair's outer layer.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.