2 citations,
November 2020 in “Fertility Research and Practice” The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
1 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Malassezia yeast plays a key role in dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
May 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” REVIVV® serum improves hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
15 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study concluded that neonatal occipital alopecia is common, not caused by physical friction, and usually resolves on its own without treatment.
10 citations,
July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
August 1988 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis, but skepticism and funding issues limit tech use in clinics, and outdated single-drug cancer treatments may cause unnecessary side effects.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improved hidradenitis suppurativa in kids without side effects.
159 citations,
December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
150 citations,
February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.
150 citations,
December 2012 in “EMBO Reports” Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
46 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Pineal Research” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair growth and quality by increasing antioxidants and reducing cell death.
42 citations,
May 2016 in “Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology” Fat cells are important for tissue repair and stem cell support in various body parts.
36 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
25 citations,
March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
22 citations,
December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
16 citations,
June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for hair loss are showing promise due to better understanding of genetics and the immune system.
7 citations,
November 2001 in “Journal of Vascular Surgery” Vascular Surgery should become an independent discipline with its own board for a better future.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Pakistan journal of zoology” Red fox, golden jackal, and gray wolf hairs have similar features but differ in length, thickness, and inner structure.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.
343 citations,
December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
260 citations,
January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Niosomes are a promising, stable, and cost-effective drug delivery system with potential for improved targeting and safety.
222 citations,
October 2014 in “Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology” Eph receptors and ephrins may be promising targets for treating diseases, but more understanding is needed for effective and safe therapies.
218 citations,
January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
109 citations,
November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
96 citations,
September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
76 citations,
December 2009 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
75 citations,
August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
68 citations,
June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.