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June 2018 in “Nutrients” Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
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March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Platelet lysate is a promising, cost-effective option for regenerative medicine with potential clinical applications.
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October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and contains compounds with potential for drug development.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta prostrata has many traditional uses and health benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works and ensure it's safe.
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September 2017 in “Advances in protein chemistry and structural biology” Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
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April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Most classic movie villains have skin conditions, unlike the heroes, which may cause bias against real people with similar conditions.
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October 2011 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.
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May 2014 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
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October 2014 in “PLOS ONE” BAF200 is essential for proper heart and coronary artery formation.
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
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October 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.
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