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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nonanal from fruits and vegetables promotes hair growth by increasing growth factors.
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September 2024 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” Cepharanthine may help treat lung fibrosis by affecting certain immune cells.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” YAP1 helps fat cell formation by influencing the Hippo pathway.
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July 2005 in “International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence” EREG therapy may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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November 2017 in “EMJ Dermatology” Mind-body techniques and a team approach can help manage skin conditions linked to psychological factors.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new microneedle patch significantly improves melanoma treatment by using a special material to activate cancer-fighting drugs and disrupt cancer cells.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” NGF-modified hair follicle stem cells may help treat Alzheimer's by improving brain function and reducing harmful proteins.
January 2025 in “Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)” Nucleic acids trigger chemokine production in skin cells, affecting skin inflammation.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair growth, a combination treatment improves hair thickness in male hair loss, and early treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia is important.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
February 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” PDRN from salmon may slow skin aging by improving skin quality and reducing inflammation.
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September 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
437 citations
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August 2014 in “Cell metabolism” Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.
432 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.
305 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
245 citations
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
176 citations
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April 2011 in “Science” Hair stem cell regeneration is controlled by signals that can explain different hair growth patterns and baldness.
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
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August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
130 citations
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January 1994 in “Differentiation” Mouse hair follicle cells briefly grow during the early hair growth phase, showing that these cells are important for starting the hair cycle.
120 citations
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
99 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.