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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
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January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
57 citations,
November 2017 in “Nature Communications” Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
57 citations,
July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
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March 2015 in “Cell death and differentiation” Older skin has higher cancer risk due to inflammation and stem cell issues.
56 citations,
June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
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October 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.
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January 2005 in “International journal of experimental pathology” Melatonin may reduce skin damage caused by X-rays in rats.
51 citations,
March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
51 citations,
November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
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March 2009 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Older age, higher BMI, and family history of diabetes increase the risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
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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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July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
47 citations,
May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
47 citations,
September 2015 in “Cell Cycle” Different skin stem cells help heal wounds, with hair follicle cells becoming more important over time.
47 citations,
August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
47 citations,
December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.