120 citations
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
99 citations
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August 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Removing both Atr and Trp53 genes in adult mice causes severe tissue damage and death due to DNA damage.
93 citations
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
92 citations
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January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” Skin can be cooled quickly and safely during laser treatments to protect it without affecting deeper layers.
72 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
34 citations
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August 2018 in “Cancer research” Fixing DNA errors is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
30 citations
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April 2010 in “Cell Cycle” The gene p53 is crucial for removing damaged cells to allow for healthy tissue renewal.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Increasing PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1 activity.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Understanding molecular pathways is key to improving organ regeneration.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
7 citations
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October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
6 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Rosemary may improve scalp blood circulation and protect skin from sun damage.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” The review found that specific changes in scalp tissue can help diagnose different types of hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Acta veterinaria” Maternal hypothyroidism harms skin development in rat offspring.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Aging reduces skin stem cell function, leading to changes like hair loss and slower wound healing.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
May 2025 in “Cellular Signalling” Oxidative stress and mitophagy play key roles in hair loss, suggesting potential treatment targets.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
February 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deleting NIPP1 in mouse skin cells causes early aging and chronic skin issues.
November 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” Caffeine can stimulate hair growth, but the best dose and frequency for hair loss treatment are still unknown.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging changes female scalp cells, likely affecting hair health.