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Sansevieria trifasciata Prain shows promise for treating hair loss by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
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March 2020 in “Cells” Natural small molecules can help treat diseases by activating or inhibiting the Wnt pathway.
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” Plant-based products can improve hair and skin health without harmful side effects.
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September 2022 in “Foods” Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.
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August 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking YAP/TAZ could be a new way to treat skin cancer.
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January 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Best solution for storing hair grafts is saline with ATP at 4 degrees Celsius, but no definitive best method was confirmed.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
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February 2023 in “Ibrain” Black cumin and its nanoformulations show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
November 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Herbal ingredients can effectively promote hair growth and improve hair health.
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
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March 2018 in “Journal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals” A new compound was effective for imaging prostate cancer in rats.
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December 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
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September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
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November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
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June 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
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January 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Androgenetic Alopecia is commonly known as male or female pattern baldness.
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June 2006 in “British journal of sports medicine” The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.
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February 2010 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Scientists created tiny particles that release medicine on the skin and in hair, working better at certain pH levels and being safe for skin cells.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.