May 2020 in “Current developments in nutrition” Vitamin A affects the resting phase of hair growth, with both low and high levels increasing the number of hair follicles in this phase.
October 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks” Retinoids can both cause and treat different hair disorders.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that various topical treatments show promise for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hair loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” Researchers created a cell model to study hair growth and test hair-growth drugs.
Cosmetics can help with mild skin problems and daily care but must be used carefully to avoid skin irritation.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” Valentina Greco's research shows that the environment around hair follicle stem cells is more crucial for regeneration than the stem cells themselves.
Vitamin A during pregnancy can harm fetal skin development.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.
The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
April 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed skin irritation from treatments for hair loss, showing allergies to both minoxidil and saw palmetto solutions.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” ROR-alpha may increase the growth of certain breast cancer cells by boosting aromatase, which could affect breast cancer prognosis.
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “Current protocols in stem cell biology” Scientists developed a way to create skin and hair cells from human stem cells, which could help treat burns and restore hair.
101 citations,
January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Human sebaceous glands can grow normally for a week without certain growth factors, and adding estrogen reduces their oil production without affecting cell growth.
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December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
April 2008 in “Expert review of dermatology” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
January 2012 in “Journal of Practical Dermatology” Various treatments can help manage hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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March 1996 in “PubMed” Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
January 2009 in “Journal of Zhengzhou University” LAIC cream can improve acne by making skin thinner and softer.