136 citations
,
September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Dermal adipose tissue in mice can change and revert to help with skin health.
114 citations
,
August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
112 citations
,
February 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neuropeptides affect hair growth, with some speeding it up and others slowing it down.
100 citations
,
August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” VEGF-A is crucial for normal skin function and may be linked to psoriasis.
98 citations
,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
95 citations
,
July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
90 citations
,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
80 citations
,
September 2007 in “Cell Cycle” Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.
77 citations
,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
77 citations
,
June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
75 citations
,
March 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” Alopecia areata and its severe forms are becoming more common, especially among females, adults, and people in the Northeast.
70 citations
,
May 2023 in “Molecules” Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
66 citations
,
June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
64 citations
,
March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
63 citations
,
July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
60 citations
,
November 2023 in “Biology” Aging skin causes inflammation that affects the whole body.
50 citations
,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New therapies targeting skin neuroimmune interactions could treat neuropathic pain.
50 citations
,
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” More research is needed to understand and treat morphea effectively.
50 citations
,
April 2018 in “Cosmetics” Rice water may help reduce skin aging.
49 citations
,
March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
48 citations
,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
46 citations
,
September 2023 in “Cell Reports” Sebaceous glands can regenerate after injury using stem cells from hair follicles.
45 citations
,
May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
44 citations
,
January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
42 citations
,
April 2021 in “JCI insight” Blocking JAK3 signaling can reverse hair loss from alopecia areata.
41 citations
,
March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
40 citations
,
January 2022 in “Nutrients” Diet can influence inflammatory skin diseases.
40 citations
,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
40 citations
,
February 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lasers might help hair growth in some alopecia cases, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
40 citations
,
May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-β signaling, affecting hair growth.