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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Epigenetic and metabolic changes affect stem cell function and aging in skin.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering” Clipping hair is gentler on the skin and reduces bacteria better than shaving with a razor.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
May 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Paxbp1 gene is crucial for healthy hair follicles.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
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December 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin diseases.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Valproic acid microemulsions improve skin delivery compared to regular solutions.
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August 2025 in “Plant Cell & Environment” Azospirillum brasilense promotes root hair growth in Arabidopsis by increasing auxin and activating specific genes.
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October 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for normal wound healing.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
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August 2006 in “Mechanisms of Development” Runx1 is crucial for proper hair structure and development.
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” Granzyme B is important in autoimmune skin diseases and could be a new treatment target.
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September 2019 in “Trends in Immunology” Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A8 and S100A9 proteins help form hair shafts during growth.
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
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August 2019 in “ACR Open Rheumatology” Defective repair processes may cause immune activation and inflammation in psoriatic disease.
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October 2022 in “Development” Overactive Wnt5a disrupts hair follicle orientation in mice.
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” SCD1 is important for hair growth by keeping the connection in skin cells where hair stem cells live stable.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Health” Ostrich antibodies are a promising, cost-effective treatment for various skin diseases and conditions.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.