May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying DMG-Na to the skin increases blood flow and may help with skin conditions.
March 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
November 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Exosomes show promise for treating skin diseases and improving skin regeneration.
701 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
1 citations,
May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hemp is a promising ingredient for skin products due to its healing and soothing properties.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Life” Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
New insights into cell communication in psoriasis suggest innovative drug treatments.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
16 citations,
January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
December 2021 in “Innovation in aging” Frailer men have a higher risk of worsening prostate problems and serious health events needing hospital care.
March 2008 in “Aging health” Docetaxel is safe and works well for older people with cancer, with manageable side effects.
12 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
15 citations,
December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
5 citations,
September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
2 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
128 citations,
March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
22 citations,
April 2003 in “Eye” Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
16 citations,
January 2020 in “Diabetes” A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
610 citations,
April 2014 in “Nature Reviews Immunology” The document concludes that understanding how the skin's immune system and inflammation work is complex and requires more research to improve treatments for skin diseases.