research Expression of dermcidin in sebocytes supports a role for sebum in the constitutive innate defense of human skin 25 citations , November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Sebum helps protect human skin from microbes.
research Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating β-Defensin-2 Expression 195 citations , December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense 49 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
research Novel acquisitions on the immunoprotective roles of the EGF receptor in the skin 19 citations , October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
research Effect of the multifunctional cosmetic ingredient sphinganine on hair loss in men and women with diffuse hair reduction 3 citations , September 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Sphinganine can reduce hair loss and improve scalp health.
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