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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 Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
research 479 Transcriptomics identifies potential novel therapeutic targets in androgenetic alopecia
Found new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Understanding the functional contribution of dermal stem cells to hair follicle regeneration and skin wound healing
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
research British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus 2021
Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
research The Functional Organization of Cutaneous Low-Threshold Mechanosensory Neurons
Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
research Advances in skin grafting and treatment of cutaneous wounds
Skin grafting and wound treatment have improved, but we need more research to better understand wound healing and create more effective treatments.
research Advances of Stem Cell Therapeutics in Cutaneous Wound Healing and Regeneration
Stem cells show promise in speeding up wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research An Extended Epidermal Response Heals Cutaneous Wounds in the Absence of a Hair Follicle Stem Cell Contribution
Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
research Recent Advances in Bioengineered Scaffolds for Cutaneous Wound Healing
Bioengineered scaffolds help heal skin wounds, but perfect treatments are still needed.
research Overactivated sonic hedgehog signaling aggravates intrauterine adhesion via inhibiting autophagy in endometrial stromal cells
Overactive sonic hedgehog signaling worsens uterine scarring by reducing cell recycling.
research Type 1 interferon signature in the scalp lesions of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
research Sustained Exosome‐Guided Macrophage Polarization Using Hydrolytically Degradable PEG Hydrogels for Cutaneous Wound Healing: Identification of Key Proteins and MiRNAs, and Sustained Release Formulation
Hydrogel with M2-derived exosomes improves wound healing by slowly releasing exosomes that help reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair.
research Zinc in skin pathology and care
Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
research Cutaneous consequences of inhibiting EGF receptor signaling in vivo: Normal hair follicle development, but retarded hair cycle induction and inhibition of adipocyte growth in EgfrWa5 mice
Reduced EGFR signaling delays hair cycle and reduces fat growth, but hair development remains normal.
research Expression patterns of hair and epithelial keratins and transcription factors HOXC13, LEF1, and β‐catenin in a malignant pilomatricoma: a histological and immunohistochemical study
The malignant pilomatricoma showed strong epithelial keratin expression, suggesting it may not calcify.
research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated with Erlotinib
Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
research INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research RASopathic alopecia: Hair changes associated with vemurafenib therapy
Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
research Induction of De Novo Hair Regeneration in Scars After Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy in Three Patients
Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
research Shh pathway in wounds in non-diabetic Shh-Cre-eGFP/Ptch1-LacZ mice treated with MAA beads
MAA beads improved wound healing in male mice by activating the Shh pathway, but not in females.
research Effects of porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment on wound healing and scar formation: Role of Jag1 expression in epidermal stem cells
Porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment helps wounds heal faster and reduces scarring by affecting Jag1 in skin stem cells.
research Transfollicular drug delivery: current perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratosis
The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
research Cutaneous extramedullary haematopoiesis: Implications in human disease and treatment
Skin can produce blood cells, often due to disease, which might lead to new treatments for skin and blood conditions.
research Increased retinol‐binding protein (RBP) 4 and anti‐RBP4 antibody in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
research Hair loss and its management in children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Computational derivation of a molecular framework for hair follicle biology from disease genes
The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.
research Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma (PEM)/Animal Type Melanoma (ATM): Quest for an Origin. Report of One Unusual Case Indicating Follicular Origin and Another Arising in an Intradermal Nevus
The conclusion is that Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma can start from hair follicle stem cells or from a mole on the skin.
research Vitamin B12 Activates the Wnt-Pathway in Human Hair Follicle Cells by Induction of <i>beta</i>-Catenin and Inhibition of Glycogensynthase Kinase-3 Transcription
Vitamin B12 may promote hair growth by affecting certain cell processes.