December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants” The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Some dermatology patients in Turkey use traditional medicine, with herbal remedies being most common, but these treatments can have mixed results and risks.
January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, known as Telogen Effluvium, within two months of infection.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Many people use home remedies for skin conditions, but there's limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.
205 citations,
September 2018 in “Nutrients” Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” Ethnic Indian women with PCOS often have early symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and need better information and support for treatment and lifestyle management.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
May 2023 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is used in traditional medicine and is safe in high doses, with various health benefits.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Changing six essential health practices can help prevent excessive hair shedding.
The 7.5% talok and 2% pare leaf extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research found that genetic factors for male pattern baldness in African men differ significantly from those in Europeans.
March 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Chemistry” Curcuma aeruginosa has various chemical components and health benefits.
7 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
March 2023 in “East African scholars journal of medical sciences” Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
13 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
43 citations,
August 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
4 citations,
January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.
85 citations,
July 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
82 citations,
August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
77 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
68 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The document concludes that targeting the androgen receptor may be a promising breast cancer treatment, especially for certain types.
59 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
57 citations,
March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
41 citations,
September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
37 citations,
July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” Live imaging has advanced our understanding of stem cell behavior and raised new research questions.
26 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
24 citations,
May 2015 in “Schizophrenia Research” A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
23 citations,
April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.