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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
182 citations
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August 2016 in “Development” ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
163 citations
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March 2012 in “BMC biology” Stem cell niches support, regulate, and coordinate stem cell functions.
71 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
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February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
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February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
24 citations
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April 2020 in “Cells” DNA methylation and long non-coding RNAs are key in controlling hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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May 2015 in “Science China Life Sciences” The microenvironment controls adult stem cells' behavior and fate.
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June 2019 in “Cellular signalling” Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
17 citations
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” Hair follicle cells can become bone-like cells, useful for bone repair.
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
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February 2010 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
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January 2001 in “Advances in protein chemistry” 5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
January 2016 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” FDG PET/CT can improve cancer treatment plans in dogs.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
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July 2008 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
41 citations
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
June 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Adrenal disorders often cause high blood pressure in young people.
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May 2011 in “Human Immunology” Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
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June 2011 in “Nature Biotechnology” Stem cell treatments can potentially treat baldness, with one trial showing hair growth after injecting a hair-stimulating complex, and no safety issues were reported.
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June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.