December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” IGF2BP3 gene is up-regulated in keloid patients, suggesting potential targets for treatment.
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” TNC+ fibroblasts play a key role in skin inflammation by interacting with T cells.
January 2019 in “Paëmi Sino” Women with keloid scars often have acne and hair loss, especially those with "true" keloids, indicating a possible hormonal imbalance.
October 2024 in “Consilium Medicum” Understanding fibroblasts helps improve cosmetic treatments for aging skin.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Fibroblast transplantation improves wound healing, with dermal equivalents slightly enhancing skin regeneration.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corticosteroids can reduce scarring in acne keloidalis by targeting specific cells.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids can form at the site of a healed herpes zoster infection, but the reason is unclear.
February 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” Non-surgical treatments can significantly reduce keloids in children, with combination therapies being safer and more effective.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
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September 2012 in “Birth Defects Research” Wounds heal without scarring in early development but later result in scars, and studying Wnt signaling could help control scarring.
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pathology” Different types of skin fibroblasts have unique roles in skin health and disease.
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July 2015 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Keloid scars may form due to changes in skin cell characteristics and specific protein signaling.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
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August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
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January 2023 in “Biomedicines” The treatment combining laser and fetal fibroblasts effectively reduces scarring.
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March 2001 in “JOURNAL OF THE KYORIN MEDICAL SOCIETY” Fibroblast-seeded collagen sponges help skin regrowth but don't improve graft survival.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
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September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” Graphene oxide helps deliver a skin healing agent over time, improving skin and hair follicle regeneration.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” CTHRC1 is essential for healing and preventing heart rupture after a heart attack.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” A holistic approach combining lifestyle changes, stress management, exercise, and herbal medicine can effectively treat and prevent keloids.
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.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” T cells affect skin cell genes in inflammatory diseases, and therapy can normalize these changes.