214 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
170 citations
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January 2010 in “animal” Hair follicle growth and fiber production in animals are influenced by chemical signals, proteins, pigmentation, genetics, and nutrients.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
31 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
28 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Promising treatments for EBS include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, creams, mTOR inhibitors, and gene editing, but more trials are needed.
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Understanding how certain proteins and genetic changes control skin stem cells is key to treating skin diseases.
May 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” Erythrocyte extracellular vesicles help hair growth and skin health.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
44 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
40 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-β signaling, affecting hair growth.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” KY19382 speeds up wound healing by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
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August 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair regrowth and improving hair follicle function.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Surgery” Proteomics combined with other technologies can lead to a better understanding of skin diseases.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Epidermal signaling helps regenerate fingertip tissue.
August 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign skin tumor that requires surgical removal for best results.
November 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
19 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Different cells affect hair follicle blood vessels, endothelial cells react differently to inflammation and oxidized fats, and prasugrel better protects heart vessels during a procedure than clopidogrel.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Prasugrel is better than clopidogrel at preventing heart damage and improving blood flow in small heart vessels during heart artery procedures.
10 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin heals with scars because only one type of fibroblast is used, not a mix.