March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the skin helps fat cell development during hair growth and repair.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
520 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
401 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
68 citations
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June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
60 citations
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May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
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August 2019 in “Bioscience trends” Stem cells help repair tissue mainly by releasing beneficial substances, not by replacing damaged cells.
42 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
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April 2020 in “Applied sciences” Hair growth medium helps heal wounds and regrow hair in mice.
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Nitric oxide is important for skin functions and both helps protect against and contributes to skin inflammation and sensitization.
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
68 citations
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May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.
3 citations
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
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June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Fetal skin has unique immune cells different from adult skin.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” GPCRs are vital for wound healing by affecting cell growth and immune response.
October 2025 in “Science Advances” IFN-γ production by CD4 T cells is crucial for causing alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” A new tool accurately identifies human cornea cell states and key factors.
100 citations
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August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” VEGF-A is crucial for normal skin function and may be linked to psoriasis.
47 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” Making platelet-rich plasma gel is cheap, safe, and easy when done by trained professionals.
April 2026 in “Metabolites” Chronic skin diseases and metabolic syndrome are linked by shared inflammation pathways.