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Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
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research Histogenesis of keratoacanthoma: histochemical and immunohistochemical study
Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.
research Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives
Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
research Progressive Alopecia Reveals Decreasing Stem Cell Activation Probability during Aging of Mice with Epidermal Deletion of DNA Methyltransferase 1
Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
research Mechanism of action of herbs and their active constituents used in hair loss treatment
Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
research Lineage potential, plasticity and environmental reprogramming of epithelial stem/progenitor cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.
research Analysis of the Working Principle of Hair Dye
Understanding different hair dye types can make them safer and better.
research Formulation and Evaluation of a Multicomponent Herbal Shampoo for Enhanced Hair and Scalp Health
The herbal shampoo effectively cleans hair and scalp while being environmentally friendly.
research The Effects of Physical Activity on Skin Health: A Narrative Review
Moderate exercise improves skin health, but intense exercise without protection can harm it.
research The Role of Vimentin in Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
Vimentin is crucial for wound healing, cell growth, and managing immune responses.
research The Rho GTPase exchange factor Vav2 promotes extensive age-dependent rewiring of the hair follicle stem cell transcriptome
Vav2 changes how hair follicle stem cells' genes work as they age, which might improve regeneration but also raise cancer risk.
research Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
research The Story of the Finest Armor: Developmental Aspects of Reptile Skin
Reptile skin protects and prevents water loss, helping them adapt to land.
research Development of Woolly Hair and Hairlessness in a CRISPR−Engineered Mutant Mouse Model with KRT71 Mutations
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
research Foxn1 in Skin Development, Homeostasis and Wound Healing
Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
research Tailored Effects of Plasma-Activated Water on Hair Structure Through Comparative Analysis of Nitrate-Rich and Peroxide-Rich Formulations Across Different Hair Types
Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
research Isolation and Characterization of Human Repetin, a Member of the Fused Gene Family of the Epidermal Differentiation Complex
Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
research Effects of chemical straighteners on the hair shaft and scalp
Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
research The effects of Jawoongo soap on skin improvement
Jawoongo soap improves skin moisture, elasticity, and cleanliness safely.
research Endogenous/exogenous stimuli‐responsive smart hydrogels for diabetic wound healing
Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.
research Regulatory pathway analysis of coat color genes in Mongolian horses
Genes influence horse coat color and may help understand human skin conditions.
research Bioactive Glasses: Advancing Skin Tissue Repair through Multifunctional Mechanisms and Innovations
Bioactive glasses help heal skin wounds by promoting tissue repair and preventing infections.
research Photo-Responsive Ascorbic Acid-Modified Ag2S–ZnS Heteronanostructure Dropping pH to Trigger Synergistic Antibacterial and Bohr Effects for Accelerating Infected Wound Healing
A new light-activated treatment speeds up healing of infected wounds without antibiotics.
research Oral Lichen Planus
Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
research Redefining the Skin Barrier: A Microbiome‐Integrated Multilayered Defense Model
A holistic approach is crucial for treating skin disorders and restoring barrier function.
research Evaluation of Scalp Hydration and pH Values in Hijab-Wearing and Non-Hijab-Wearing Women
Wearing a hijab doesn't affect scalp health if worn dry and without existing scalp issues.
research Valorization of Unconventional Hair Waste: Unlocking Opportunities in Materials and Chemical Engineering
Human hair waste can be valuable in engineering and materials due to its unique properties.
research Recent Advances in the Controlled Release of Growth Factors and Cytokines for Improving Cutaneous Wound Healing
Bioengineered materials improve wound healing by releasing growth factors and cytokines more effectively than traditional methods.
research Gellan gum-based hydrogels support the recreation of the dermal papilla microenvironment
Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
research Marine-Biomass-Derived Melanin–Chitosan Composites as Natural Black Hair Colorants: Charge Reversal and Electrostatic Deposition Mechanism
A natural hair dye from cuttlefish ink and chitosan effectively colors hair black without harmful chemicals.