51 citations,
January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
48 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
34 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
28 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could be used in new hair loss treatments.
27 citations,
March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
13 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
12 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair restoration surgery can potentially treat primary scarring alopecias, but it's important to start early medication, ensure patient remission before transplant, and monitor after surgery.
11 citations,
October 2018 in “Nucleic Acid Therapeutics” Modified KGF mRNA helps skin cells grow and move faster, which may improve wound healing.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
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March 2012 in “Revue neurologique” Proper diet management is crucial for preventing severe symptoms in phenylketonuria.
June 2023 in “Historical records of Australian science/Historical Records of Australian Science” George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies” New technologies in acupuncture and biosensors show promise for better medical treatments and healing.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.
330 citations,
December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” SKPs are similar to adult skin stem cells and could help in skin repair and hair growth.
224 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
202 citations,
June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
165 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
136 citations,
May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
129 citations,
May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
117 citations,
March 2017 in “Nature Communications” Macrophages help regrow hair by activating stem cells using AKT/β-catenin and TNF.
114 citations,
January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.