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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
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February 2017 in “Science” The Dawn spacecraft found that Ceres has complex organic molecules and a lot of water ice, hinting it might support life.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
March 2013 in “Molecular & Cellular Toxicology/Molecular & cellular toxicology” m-Aminophenol in hair dye can cause skin cell toxicity and stress responses.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increased cell death and reduced cell growth in hair follicles contribute to baldness.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
September 2013 in “Science” Special astroglia cells improved stroke recovery in rats, a hair growth drug reduced cancer spread, and tiny magnesium structures were more easily shaped.
People with psoriasis have more health problems, including autoimmune diseases, than those without it.
January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” Mast cells and VEGF contribute to post-surgery adhesions, and blocking VEGF can reduce these adhesions; also, certain factors affect wound healing and fetal skin heals differently with age.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” Phosphorylation controls TFEB's location in the cell, affecting cell metabolism and stress response.
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October 2015 in “PeerJ” Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
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July 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” Younger mice's hair-follicle stem cells are better at turning into heart cells than older mice's.
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The UK's EDS National Diagnostic Service found that early diagnosis, lifestyle advice, and regular check-ups are crucial for managing vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A combination of losartan and bisoprolol can reduce vascular events, improving survival and quality of life.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
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January 2023 in “Science Advances” The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.
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November 2021 in “Ultrasonography” Ultrasound boosts finasteride's hair growth effects in mice.