Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
September 2017 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān” Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
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January 2003 in “Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids/OCL. Oilseeds & fats crops and lipids” Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
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October 2022 in “Phenomics” Your skin is like an ecosystem, with its own community of microbes and substances that interact and affect its health.
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February 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 1 citations,
December 2022 in “Experimental cell research” Prostaglandin E2 collagen matrix may help stimulate hair growth.
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April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
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January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
October 2022 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Both low-level light therapy and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating male hair loss, with no significant difference in results.
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September 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
May 2018 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” PRP is a promising treatment for autoimmune hair loss but its exact workings are not fully understood.
January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The combination therapy is safe and effective for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asian women.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
4 citations,
January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some patients with Alopecia Areata experience itch due to immune cells and enzymes that cause itching.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Western India is common and often linked to metabolic syndrome.
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June 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” Epidermal keratinocytes start wound healing and inflammation after schistosome infection.
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.