July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Skin health and repair depend on the signals between skin stem cells and their surrounding cells.
Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Collagen peptides may promote hair growth by activating certain genes in the skin.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.
Integrin alphavbeta6 is important for wound healing and hair growth, and blocking it may improve these processes.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FOXO1 is important for wound healing, but its dysfunction in diabetes can slow the healing process.
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
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January 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The hepatitis B vaccine did not cause hair loss in the tested mice.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cilostazol may help hair grow and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for the proper size and development of hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
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November 2003 in “Veterinary pathology” Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Higher IL-21 levels may help predict alopecia areata activity.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
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June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.