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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin development in mammals is controlled by key proteins and signals from underlying cells, involving stem cells for maintenance and repair.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Keratinocytes control how melanocytes work.
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Heparin and protamine are promising in tissue repair and organ regeneration, including skin and hair.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
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February 2016 in “Nature Communications” Epidermal β-catenin activation changes the dermis by signaling different fibroblast types.
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” IGF-I promotes hair growth by keeping hair follicles in the growth phase longer.
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July 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Injected human hair follicle cells can create new, small hair follicles in skin cultures.
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January 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.
Combining PRP and microneedling effectively improves hair growth and patient satisfaction for hair loss.
Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
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Finasteride and luteolin may help promote hair growth.
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
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May 2008 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” TNF family proteins are crucial for the development of skin features like hair, teeth, and mammary glands.
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June 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The new facial treatment improved wrinkles and skin thickness, with most patients seeing results within a month, despite some temporary swelling and bruising.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Siah1 and Siah2 genes are active in mouse skin development and hair growth, especially right after birth.
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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Regulatory T-cells are important for healing and regenerating tissues in various organs by controlling immune responses and aiding stem cells.
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April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can help heal skin wounds in other diabetic mice.
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
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November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.