September 2023 in “Nature communications” Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
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July 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Minoxidil foam enters hair follicles and skin for hair growth.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, with hyperpigmentation being the most common.
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
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November 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Healing of heart and skin wounds in animals are similar.
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Both emollients effectively reduced itching and improved skin moisture in xerotic eczema.
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
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January 2014 in “Medical Principles and Practice” The study suggests that people with rosacea are more likely to have chronic rhinosinusitis.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hemp is a promising ingredient for skin products due to its healing and soothing properties.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” Different types of skin gland tumors have unique genetic traits, which can guide personalized treatments.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Unani medicine and modern dermatology both offer treatments for ichthyosis, a condition causing dry, scaly skin.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Low-energy fractional CO2 laser therapy significantly improves hair regrowth in women with female-pattern hair loss.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Mcl-1 can activate Wnt signaling in skin cells, promoting growth and possibly cancer.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks, possibly due to irisin resistance.
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
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February 2021 in “Diabetes” Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Damaged skin has a weakened barrier, making it more vulnerable to substances and inflammation.
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May 2024 in “Biomimetics” Bioactive biopolymers can improve diabetic wound healing by enhancing tissue regeneration.