50 citations,
February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
44 citations,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
36 citations,
August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
29 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta neuropathologica communications” Stopping mitochondrial respiration can prevent brain cancer spread in skin cancer patients, and plant compound β-sitosterol could help achieve this.
23 citations,
November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Deoxyshikonin helps wounds heal faster in diabetic mice.
22 citations,
August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
21 citations,
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
8 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin cysts might help advance stem cell treatments to repair skin.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Plants” Sugars from Sargassum and brown algae may have health benefits like fighting viruses and helping with wound healing, but there are challenges in using them.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Metabolites” Changes in gut bacteria can contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting metabolism, immunity, and causing inflammation. Treatments may involve adjusting these factors.
April 2024 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Cellular and immunotherapies show promise for healing chronic wounds but need more research.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Immune activities and specific genes are important in male pattern baldness.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have a less active liver monoxygenase system, which can be treated with photochemotherapy and system inducers.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
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February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.
7 citations,
September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
10 citations,
May 2021 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” OsRopGEF3 is crucial for rice root hair growth and ROS production.
40 citations,
March 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growing hair follicles have high mitochondrial activity and ROS in specific regions, aiding hair formation.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
2 citations,
April 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.
9 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.