January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain microRNAs are important for human hair growth and health.
September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency disrupts hair growth and cycle, but zinc supplements can fix this.
February 2013 The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.
September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 4 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” 3 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
February 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Biotin supplements significantly improved a young girl's uncombable hair.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international”
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
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May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international”
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “Cureus” Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
49 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
46 citations
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June 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Physiological reports” Sox6 is important in heart and kidney health, affecting diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
15 citations
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December 2018 in “Hearing research” Rapamycin reduces age-related hearing cell loss in mice, but acarbose does not.
13 citations
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May 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Gene” Overexpression of FGF5s makes Chinese Merino sheep grow longer and heavier wool.
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January 2023 in “Bioscience Reports” Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Faulty LEF1 activation causes faster skin cell differentiation in premature aging syndrome.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
June 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
50 citations
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
29 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.