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October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Skin-derived stem cells show promise for improving wound healing and creating transplantable tissue.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bikunin is found on the cell boundaries of certain skin layers and may help regulate skin and hair functions.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Pig ear skin is better than human skin for testing how well barrier creams block allergens from entering hair follicles.
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November 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblasts from healthy donors can prevent changes seen in recessive epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
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October 2022 in “American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology” Higher DHT levels are linked to worse heart changes in severe aortic valve stenosis patients.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
3D culture better preserves sweat gland cell identity than 2D culture.
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Hyaluronic acid increases collagen synthesis safely, while poly-L-lactic acid may cause complications by affecting fibroblasts.
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August 2019 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association” Stem cell therapy could improve burn healing but has challenges to overcome.
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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Combining PRP and MSCs improves skin healing and structure.
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August 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Automated image analysis helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by efficiently measuring hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Nature Communications” NSC167409 can effectively inhibit the virus causing hand, foot, and mouth disease.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” hsa-miR-193a-5p may help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy can change immune responses in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” BIVV009 is a safe treatment for bullous pemphigoid that reduces C3 deposition without harmful side effects.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
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January 2024 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” Adipose-derived stem cells help heal burns but need more research.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acute wounds heal well, but chronic wounds struggle due to ongoing inflammation and poor tissue repair.
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February 2021 in “Diabetes” Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
22 citations
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” Stem cell therapies may help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with epidermolysis bullosa.
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” A plant-based diet and certain probiotics may improve skin health and reduce inflammation.