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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition” Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” Autophagy helps keep skin healthy and may improve treatments for skin diseases.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Fat tissue under the skin affects hair growth and aging; reducing its inflammation may help treat hair loss.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Autologous Platelet and Extracellular Vesicle-Rich Plasma (PVRP) has potential in enhancing tissue regeneration and improving hair conditions, but its effectiveness varies due to individual differences.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
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October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
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April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Electrospun scaffolds can improve healing in diabetic wounds.
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
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