January 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks”
January 2017 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Arteannuin might work against cancer and Alzheimer's by targeting neprilysin.
May 2016 in “Research opinions in animal & veterinary sciences” Maternal aspartame consumption during pregnancy leads to skin damage and higher apoptosis in newborn rat offspring.
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with nose jobs and hair transplants being popular, and choosing a qualified surgeon is important.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
December 1920 in “The Lancet” The document discusses various public health initiatives and societal issues, emphasizing early intervention and support.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
40 citations,
July 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin vitamin C-based nanovesicles improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in androgenic alopecia patients.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The new silicone gel wound dressing may speed up early healing after hair transplant surgery compared to Bacitracin.
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia have shorter hair follicles and more c-kit, a stem cell factor receptor, which could predict how the condition progresses.
62 citations,
January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “Mass spectrometry” Silver oxide nanoparticles help detect small molecules effectively.
10 citations,
July 2021 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nanoparticles sized between 470 and 750 nm are best for delivering substances like caffeine into hair follicles for absorption.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Electric stimulation can increase hair growth by activating certain genes in skin cells.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Cold plasma treatment for hair loss was well tolerated and showed improvement in most patients.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.