research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Wounds and the Microbiota: The Healing Interplay Between Host and Microbial Communities
Balancing good and harmful microbes is key to healing chronic wounds.
research Skin stem cells orchestrate de novo generation of extrathymic regulatory T cells to establish a temporary protective niche during wound healing
Skin stem cells help create protective immune cells during wound healing.
research γδ T cells mediate a requisite portion of a wound healing response triggered by cutaneous poxvirus infection
γδ T cells are crucial for early wound healing after a skin virus infection.
research Bioadhesive Polydopamine-Vitamin A Derivative Hydrogels Reprogram the Wound Microenvironment for Scarless Wound Healing and Hair Follicle Regeneration
The hydrogel helps wounds heal without scars and promotes new hair growth.
research Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice
taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
research T cell and bacterial microbiota interaction at intestinal and skin epithelial interfaces
T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
research Structure and function of the skin
The skin is a complex organ that protects the body, regulates temperature, and has roles in immunity, hormone function, and vitamin D metabolism.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa: A benign adnexal proliferation with follicular differentiation associated with polyomavirus
Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition caused by a virus, treatable with antiviral medication.
research Hafnium Oxide Nanostructure-IntegratedSilk FibroinMicroneedles Reshape Cutaneous Melanocyte Microenvironment for VitiligoTherapy
A new microneedle treatment shows promise for repigmenting skin in vitiligo.
research Cachexia and graft-vs.-host-disease-type skin changes in keratin promoter-driven TNF alpha transgenic mice.
TNF alpha in skin cells causes weight loss, hair and fat issues, and skin inflammation in mice.
research Corticotropin releasing hormone and the skin
CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
research Transcriptomic profiling in Silurana tropicalis testes exposed to finasteride
Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
research Alopecia areata: from pathophysiology to therapeutic innovation
JAK inhibitors are effective treatments for alopecia areata.
research Dissecting the Roles of Innate Cells in the Skin and Intractable Skin Diseases
Hair follicles regulate immune cells in the skin, and disrupting certain pathways can lead to skin issues and infections.
research 315 Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) controls auto-aggressive dermal γδT lymphocytes that attack human hair follicles.
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research The Carcinogenesis of the Human Scalp: An Immunometabolic-Centered View
Hair helps prevent scalp skin cancer by supporting immune protection.
research Carcinogenesis of the Human Scalp. An Immunometabolic Centered View
Hair helps prevent scalp skin cancer by supporting immune protection.
research Characterization and isolation of stem cell-enriched human hair follicle bulge cells
Researchers successfully isolated and identified key markers of stem cell-enriched human hair follicle bulge cells.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Pathways to inflammation: acne pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Alarmin Cytokines as Central Regulators of Cutaneous Immunity
Alarmin cytokines are key in controlling skin immunity and inflammation.
research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Exploring the “brain-skin connection”: Leads and lessons from the hair follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
research Expression of CD1d in human scalp skin and hair follicles: hair cycle related alterations
CD1d expression in scalp skin and hair follicles changes with the hair cycle and may help protect against microbes.
research Perforins Expression by Cutaneous Gamma Delta T Cells
Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
research Highlighting nuances of blue light phototherapy: Mechanisms and safety considerations
Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
research First Report on Microbial-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Sustainable and Enhanced Alternative to Salmon-Based Polydeoxyribonucleotide
Microbial-derived polydeoxyribonucleotide is a better and more sustainable alternative to salmon-based versions for healing and immune support.
research Redefining the Skin Barrier: A Microbiome‐Integrated Multilayered Defense Model
A holistic approach is crucial for treating skin disorders and restoring barrier function.
research Aqueous Dispersion of Unmodified Fullerene C60: Stimulation of Hair Growth and Study of a New Molecular Target for Interaction
Unmodified fullerene C60 promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.