208 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
April 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fetal scalp cells have more regenerative genes than adult cells, and decellularized muscle matrix is better for muscle repair than commercial alternatives.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
68 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Cell-free fat extract may boost IVF success in older women with past failures.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
32 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Inhibiting 5α-reductase during late pregnancy shortens gestation, reduces litter size, and harms memory in rat offspring.
Low-dose glucocorticoid treatment improves pregnancy and birth rates in women with nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
July 2024 in “Reproductive health of woman” Girls conceived via assisted reproductive technologies show early puberty signs and larger ovaries.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The gene HDC is important for the development of hair follicles in newborn mice.
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis severity doesn't worsen during pregnancy for most women.
Retinoic acid can change skin development, like turning scales into feathers or forming glands.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
47 citations
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June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Dermal adipose tissue in mice can change and revert to help with skin health.
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May 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Hydrogel surface properties affect mouse embryoid body differentiation.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Progesterone affects GABAA receptor function by altering δ subunit levels.
October 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Stem cell niche exit in C. elegans is influenced by Sh1 cell membrane protrusions.
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.
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April 1993 in “PubMed” Human hair cells can change based on their environment, especially interactions with certain skin cells.
January 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Mothers with atopic dermatitis have higher risks of pregnancy complications and their children are more likely to develop certain health issues.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman was diagnosed with Sheehan's syndrome and a rare complication of diabetes insipidus 33 years after symptoms began, improving with hormone therapy.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The dermal sheath's contraction is crucial for hair follicle regression and stem cell relocation.
February 2020 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Thalidomide with CHOP is more effective for peripheral T-cell lymphoma than CHOP alone.
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February 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Increasing PDCD4 protein may help prevent or treat some skin cancers.
The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.