November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
20 citations
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August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
63 citations
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November 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
58 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LGR5 mainly stays inside cells, moving to the trans-Golgi network, and this process is important for its role in cell signaling.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for severe alopecia areata, promoting hair regrowth.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
5 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Reports” Skin acetyl-CoA synthesis is crucial for overall lipid balance.
324 citations
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
RXR and RAR proteins in skin may help with cell growth, hair growth, and gland function.
January 2018 in “VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)” Desmosomes are crucial for skin and heart development, and JNK may help regulate them.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
42 citations
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May 1997 in “The Journal of Biochemistry” PAD type III enzyme is specific to rat skin and hair follicles.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-13 protein is much higher in the skin of atopic dermatitis patients than in healthy skin.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
43 citations
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December 2006 in “The American journal of pathology” Edar signaling is crucial for controlling hair growth and regression.
96 citations
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March 2007 in “Developmental biology” The study found that the protein Dkk4 helps regulate hair growth by controlling Wnt signaling in mice.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Certain genetic changes in the STX17 and KRT82 genes contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Genes” Dkk genes evolved faster in birds and reptiles, affecting hair development functions.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
22 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
16 citations
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
Correcting EDA fibronectin organization and YAP translocation can improve wound healing in fibrotic conditions.
54 citations
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December 2011 in “American Journal Of Pathology” A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.