February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Removing Lrig1-positive cells in mice leads to temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Sesamin may help treat hair loss by affecting specific cell pathways.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
Baicalin may effectively treat hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The plant extracts may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing DHT levels.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
TNFα and interleukin-1 blockers reduce skin inflammation from EGFR antibody therapy.
TNFα and interleukin-1 blockers reduce skin inflammation from EGFR antibody therapy.
Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.
Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is crucial for preventing hair follicle inflammation and hair loss.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, but activating SOS in the skin may help reduce them.
September 2021 in “Assay and drug development technologies” Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Decreasing MIG6 can increase the movement and invasiveness of MEK-inhibited mutant NRAS melanoma, particularly when stimulated by EGF.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.
Cross-section trichometry is an accurate method to measure hair loss and growth.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is essential for organized skin nerve growth and branching.
Epimorphin helps shape and develop epithelial cells, like those in hair follicles.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Postgraduate Dermatology” Rash from EGFRI treatment can indicate both side effects and treatment effectiveness.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation in the EGFR gene caused severe skin issues and other health problems in a Slovakian girl, who is now 4 years old and receiving care.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Oncology” Combining immune checkpoint inhibitors with other cancer therapies increases skin side effects in Asian patients.