People with early onset hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have significantly lower iron levels compared to those with adult-onset hair loss.
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Delta1 is crucial for controlling skin cell growth and preventing tumors in mice.
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
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September 2015 in “Cell Cycle” Different skin stem cells help heal wounds, with hair follicle cells becoming more important over time.
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
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November 2016 in “Oncotarget” UV exposure reduces Lgr6+ stem cells in mouse skin and they don't significantly contribute to skin cancer development.
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Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
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June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and may have anti-aging effects.
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July 2017 in “eLife” Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and could be a target for anti-aging treatments.
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July 2025 in “JCI Insight” Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health by moving to and supporting the skin's surface layers.
Type XVII collagen may help prevent skin aging.
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July 2018 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A new method to study dog skin diseases using lab-grown skin cells was developed.
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Different markers are found in stem cells of the scalp's hair follicle bulge and the surrounding skin.
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March 2019 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” The Wave complex controls skin growth by suppressing certain signals.
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Skin cells show flexibility in healing wounds and forming tumors, with potential for treating hair disorders and chronic ulcers.
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August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
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January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Epidermal stem cells are crucial for skin health and problems with them can cause issues like poor wound healing, cancer, and aging.
Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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June 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A new 3D culture system helps grow and study mouse skin stem cells for a long time.
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January 2024 in “Science Advances” Touch dome keratinocytes in adult skin have traits of different skin cell types.
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January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
January 2026 in “Ife Journal of Science” Rosemary extract may help treat hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Environmental Health” Environmental health research must address racism to improve health outcomes for BIPOC communities.
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.