February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
18 citations
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August 2018 in “The FASEB journal” Rabbits lacking the Hoxc13 gene show similar hair and skin issues to humans with ECTD-9, making them good for research on this condition.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
March 2023 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
81 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” 3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery and diagnostics but face scalability and regulatory challenges.
32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE” Nanoparticles can make cosmetics more effective but have challenges like cost and safety.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brimonidine is effective for reducing facial redness in skin conditions and has potential for broader dermatological uses.
October 2023 in “Pathology” A woman had a rare reaction to ear piercing that caused earlobe swelling, which was best treated by removing the piercing and not re-piercing.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
365 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
90 citations
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Controlling inflammation can help heal diabetic foot ulcers.
61 citations
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October 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
27 citations
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August 2003 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Neuropeptides affect skin inflammation, repair, and hair growth, with potential for therapy.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
13 citations
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September 2020 in “Sensors” Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals” Hair follicles significantly affect the skin absorption of some drugs.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New skin disease treatments using TDDS are improving but face challenges like side effects and high costs.
February 2026 in “Advanced Sensor Research” Advanced technologies can improve understanding and monitoring of skin-brain interactions.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
92 citations
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
56 citations
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September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
42 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D printing can make microneedles for drug delivery faster and cheaper.
15 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for healthy skin barrier function.