June 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bath PUVA therapy works well for a skin condition without as many cancer risks and is cheaper, and iron deficiency might not cause female hair loss.
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February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
359 citations,
January 2015 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Hair growth phase and certain genes can speed up wound healing, while an inflammatory mediator can slow down new hair growth after a wound. Understanding these factors can improve tissue regeneration during wound healing.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
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July 2018 in “Antioxidants” Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin delivery for hair loss treatment.
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreen do not penetrate deep into the skin.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.
249 citations,
April 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
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April 2009 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed promising agents for prostate cancer imaging, with the best one showing high potential for clinical use.
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.
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July 1990 in “Teratology” Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
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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.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Sericin hydrogels heal skin wounds well, regrowing hair and glands with less scarring.
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.