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May 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
35 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
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October 2014 in “PLOS ONE” BAF200 is essential for proper heart and coronary artery formation.
417 citations,
February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.
39 citations,
March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
22 citations,
April 2003 in “Eye” Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
233 citations,
November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
179 citations,
July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
140 citations,
August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
105 citations,
August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.
88 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
60 citations,
January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
51 citations,
March 2006 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Newly made nicotinamide compounds could potentially treat cancer.
48 citations,
May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
47 citations,
July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
37 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
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August 1966 in “Experimental cell research” Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
32 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
26 citations,
January 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Artificial skin is improving wound healing and shows potential for treating different types of wounds.
25 citations,
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
25 citations,
November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
20 citations,
November 2019 in “Stem Cells” Hes1 protein is important for hair growth and regeneration, and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Ranitidine and finasteride lower TMAO levels, reducing heart and kidney damage by changing gut bacteria.
14 citations,
June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” Low doses of BPA can increase prostate growth and change hormone levels in adult rats.
14 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science” Glycine slows main root growth but boosts root hair growth in habanero peppers.
10 citations,
November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
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January 2019 Amla oil may help treat hair loss.