Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
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July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Nanocarrier technology in cosmetics improves ingredient delivery and effectiveness while reducing side effects.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipases, especially gehB, are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus to enter and colonize hair follicles.
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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat aging-related diseases better than current methods.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a substance in chicken egg yolk that helps hair grow.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
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February 2019 in “BMC pediatrics” An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
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February 2014 in “Journal of chemical ecology” Eastern Red Bat hair contains various glycerophospholipids, mainly phosphatidylcholine.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
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May 2019 in “Nature communications” Single Blimp1+ cells can create functional sebaceous gland organoids in the lab.
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August 2021 in “Biological Chemistry” ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The PRP-like cosmetic with biomimetic peptides is potentially effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FOXO1 is important for wound healing, but its dysfunction in diabetes can slow the healing process.
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.