August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
9 citations
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February 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” Keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells can effectively heal difficult skin wounds.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
479 citations
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January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
5 citations
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.
84 citations
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” Skin stem cells help maintain skin health, grow hair, and heal wounds.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Cancer reports” The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
150 citations
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December 2012 in “EMBO Reports” Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
132 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
87 citations
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July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
75 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
34 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss in athletes.