September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
January 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document highlights various patents for new compounds with potential treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer, hormonal disorders, and diabetes.
April 1978 in “Pediatric research” Patients with anorexia nervosa did not show a correlation between zinc levels and taste perception or the severity of their condition.
June 2019 in “Stem Cell Research” Scientists created MUSIi010-A, a stem cell line from a balding man's scalp, to study hair loss and develop potential treatments.
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February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.
Cord blood platelets may have promising future medical uses but need more research.
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June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Amniotic allograft may be more effective than platelet-rich plasma for midface aging treatment.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
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January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” No significant link between hair loss and iron or thyroid levels was found, but checking for deficiencies might still be useful.
October 2023 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” More awareness and education on iron deficiency anemia are needed in Riyadh.
July 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study found that alopecia areata is strongly linked to autoimmune diseases and may indicate a genetic predisposition to such conditions.
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October 2019 in “British journal of haematology” Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy are crucial for maternal and infant health.
169 citations,
February 2018 in “Immunity” Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
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July 2012 in “Brain pathology” High LGR5 levels in glioblastoma indicate poor prognosis and are essential for cancer stem cell survival.
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November 2014 in “Functional Ecology” Heavily hunted wolves have higher stress and reproductive hormone levels.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
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February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporin A promotes hair cell growth and affects protein kinase C levels.
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January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” Epidermal Growth Factor helps hair follicle cells grow and move by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
42 citations,
June 2019 in “Aging” 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid promotes hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
33 citations,
October 2013 in “PloS one” Human sweat glands have a type of stem cell that can grow well and turn into different cell types.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.
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October 2011 in “Biological trace element research” Low copper levels might cause premature graying of hair.
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” MSCs and their exosomes may speed up skin wound healing but need more research for consistent use.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.