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May 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” Swiss experts recommend specific guidelines for diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa to improve patient care.
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April 2019 in “PLOS genetics” CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fullerene C60 shows promise as a new treatment for various skin conditions.
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October 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
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June 2016 in “FEBS Journal” Boosting β-catenin signaling in certain skin cells can enhance hair growth.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
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August 2015 in “The international journal of lower extremity wounds/International journal of lower extremity wounds” Effective wound healing after HS treatments can be achieved with various methods like moist dressings and skin grafting.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Some skin tumors may start from hair follicle stem cells.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
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June 2019 in “eLife” Activin A and follistatin control when hair cells develop in mouse ears.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Melatonin could be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and rosacea.
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January 2009 in “Stembook” Improved understanding of stem cell mechanisms can enhance skin tissue engineering.
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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
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July 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
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