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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
August 2024 in “Cell Death and Disease” Activating TLR9 helps heal wounds and regrow hair by using specific immune cells.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells become more like neurons.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
March 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Skin-derived stem cells could help treat skin aging and pigmentation issues.
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
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February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
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April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” Keratinocytes help keep hair follicle cells and skin cells separate in 3D cultures, which is important for hair growth research.
September 2023 in “Journal of microbiology and biotechnology” A type of collagen helps hair grow by boosting cell growth and activating a specific hair growth pathway.
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
May 2016 in “Research opinions in animal & veterinary sciences” Maternal aspartame consumption during pregnancy leads to skin damage and higher apoptosis in newborn rat offspring.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.
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August 2020 in “American Journal of Pathology” Insulin helps heal corneal wounds and nerves in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
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November 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Immortalized hair follicle cells could be useful for regenerative medicine and treating inflammation and oxidative stress.
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November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Bio-pulsed stimulation increases production of beneficial vesicles from bird stem cells that improve skin and hair cell functions.
March 2022 in “Molecules” Adenosine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” Protein Kinase Cε increases skin sensitivity to UV damage and skin cancer risk.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” HAIR may cause fetal loss by triggering different cell death processes in the uterus and placenta.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.