April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
10 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Wounds can regenerate hair in young mice, but this ability declines with age, offering insights for improving tissue regeneration in the elderly.
262 citations
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May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” New nanofiber technology improves wound healing by supporting cell growth and delivering treatments directly to the wound.
165 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
133 citations
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November 2018 in “Aging” Azithromycin and Roxithromycin can remove aging cells and may help with anti-aging.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
103 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF signaling is a promising target for developing treatments for wounds, metabolic diseases, and cancer.
98 citations
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November 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Hyaluronidase speeds up wound healing and reduces inflammation.
41 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Long-term minoxidil use can cause pseudoacromegaly, but stopping it improves symptoms.
33 citations
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September 2012 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Applying calreticulin can speed up wound healing in diabetics.
31 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Melatonin protects skin against UV damage by regulating various cellular processes.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Changing light exposure can affect hair growth timing in goats, possibly due to a key gene, CSDC2.
24 citations
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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of integrative agriculture/Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Hoxc13 is linked to seasonal hair growth in Cashmere goats and is affected by melatonin.
21 citations
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can still help heal wounds.
20 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
17 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Biological Engineering” Antler stem cell exosomes improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” BeauTop helps hair grow by increasing certain growth factors.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Pig skin cells can turn into mesodermal cells but lose their ability to become neural cells.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “Developmental Dynamics” The molecule Wise is involved in the development of various structures in chick embryos.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using fat-derived stem cells with the drug meglumine antimoniate can help control skin disease and reduce parasites in mice with leishmaniasis.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The hydrogel effectively treats complex wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” All-trans retinoic acid at high doses harms goat hair growth cells and could be bad for hair growth.