September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created human cells that can turn into sebocytes, which may help study and treat skin conditions like acne.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” Removing PLCg1 from skin cells caused thicker oil glands and less hair in mice.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipocartilage is a new type of tissue that affects hair growth and cartilage regeneration.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
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July 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The method effectively measures lipid changes and drug effects on skin follicles.
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December 2015 in “Endocrinology” Decanoic acid may help treat PCOS by reducing androgen levels and improving glucose sensitivity.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” Emulgels are promising for delivering drugs topically due to their easy spreadability and stability.
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 6-O glucose linoleate helps human hair grow and produce lipids.
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August 2017 in “Food Bioscience” Researchers made a special butter with added betasitosterol that could be healthier for the heart and stayed good for three months.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of PPARγ are found in varying amounts in human skin and its parts, which could affect how skin treatments work.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
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May 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different compounds move through artificial sebum at different rates, which can help choose the best ones for targeting hair follicles.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
June 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” TSLP affects atopic dermatitis by increasing sebum and reducing fat through IL-4/IL-13 signaling.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” Glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice may help treat acne by reducing inflammation and oil production.
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January 2016 in “Development” Sebaceous lipids are crucial for keeping skin and eyes healthy in mice.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
December 1998 in “Acta Crystallographica Section C-crystal Structure Communications” A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
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April 2003 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Lipophilic dyes accumulate more in hair follicles when delivered with surfactant-propylene glycol solutions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SIG-1451 could be a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis.
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October 2015 in “Plant Cell & Environment” Lipids help plants respond to stress by triggering important signals.
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May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
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June 1998 in “Circulation” Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Oleo Science” Sterol surfactants can effectively dissolve UV ray absorbers.