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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Immunology” Certain proteins, caspases-1 and -11, are important in the early development of skin inflammation in mice.
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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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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” Poplar seed hairs grow from the placenta at the ovary base, with endoreduplication playing a key role in their development, and share similar cellulose synthesis processes with cotton fibers.
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
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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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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
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April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that inherited epidermolysis bullosa is a challenging genetic condition requiring multidisciplinary care and new treatments.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
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June 2024 in “Communications Medicine” Spaceflight can harm skin health by altering gene expression, affecting DNA, mitochondria, and skin barriers.
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May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” GAPO syndrome causes growth issues, hair loss, missing teeth, and vision problems.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
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July 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” Skin aging can be slowed by targeting cells, hormones, and the microbiome.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Red light exposure can slow aging in mice by improving fat metabolism.
November 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Stingless bee propolis may help regenerate hair follicles and improve pigment function in chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Too much β-catenin activity can mess up the development of mammary glands and make them more like hair follicles.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
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August 2010 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
165 citations
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.