February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
252 citations,
January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
May 2024 in “Trends in endocrinology and metabolism” Iron is essential for many body functions, and its deficiency causes serious health problems.
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August 2011 in “Stem Cell Research” Human hair follicle stem cells can turn into multiple cell types but lose some of this ability after being grown in the lab for a long time.
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Asian hair is stronger and more damage-resistant than Caucasian hair due to a thicker cuticle layer.
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March 2019 in “Science” Blocking cell death in certain stem cells can improve wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
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December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells” Wnt10b helps blood stem cells grow after injury.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
9 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Immunology” Dermal macrophages might help regrow hair.
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February 2017 in “Science” The Dawn spacecraft found that Ceres has complex organic molecules and a lot of water ice, hinting it might support life.
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September 2023 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” A woman's rare scalp condition worsened after using a specific arthritis medication, suggesting such medications can sometimes trigger or aggravate psoriasis.
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, affecting quality of life and self-esteem.
Microneedling is an effective way to treat hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tiny particles from skin cells can help activate hair growth.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Epinephrine does not significantly affect the severity of hair loss after surgery.