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March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.
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November 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems, affecting their growth and behavior.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
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April 2018 in “Royal Society open science” Sarcoptes scabiei infection causes significant health and behavior changes in wombats.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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August 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Boosting mitochondrial energy production with supplements like acetyl-L-carnitine may improve aging-related cellular function and health conditions.
December 2018 in “The Journal of medical research” The Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment significantly increased human dermal papilla cell growth, suggesting it may help with hair growth and skin disorders.
November 2018 in “Journal of investigative dermatology, venereology and cosmetology” Biofield Energy Treatment, specifically The Trivedi Effect®, can potentially enhance hair growth by increasing the growth activity of human dermal papilla cells.
January 2019 in “Deleted Journal” Biofield Energy Healing may promote hair growth and treat skin disorders by enhancing hair follicle development.
September 1984 in “Journal of Biological Education” Human hair growth involves active, resting, and intermediate phases, and examining plucked hairs can teach students about hair biology and diseases.
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May 2008 in “Journal of proteome research” Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
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January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.
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July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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August 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” The study showed that some hair follicle stem cells wake up to grow hair while others stay asleep, and that the environment around them is important for hair growth.
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May 2018 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Intense pulsed-light therapy helps mice grow hair by activating a specific growth pathway.
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October 2016 in “Current research in translational medicine” Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” COX2 and ATP synthase control the size of hedgehog spines.
January 2018 in “日本薬理学会年会要旨集 =” Minoxidil may protect the brain from damage by preventing cell death and energy loss.
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October 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Low oxygen areas help maintain and protect blood stem cells by using a simple sugar breakdown process for energy and managing their activity levels.
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July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.