April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bacteria can help skin regenerate through a process called IL-1β signaling.
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May 2017 in “Advances in wound care” Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
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March 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Sargassum horneri extract speeds up burn healing and reduces inflammation.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Certain immune system proteins are important for skin healing but can cause problems if there are too many of them.
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January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Male pattern baldness is caused by certain cells in hair follicles and could potentially be treated by targeting a specific growth factor, TGF-β1.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Skin diseases like acne and psoriasis are linked to stress, gut health, and inflammation, with new treatments focusing on gut and mind-body approaches.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” PEA-ENL improves skin delivery and reduces inflammation without side effects.
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.
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February 2001 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
October 2023 in “Scientific reports” Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Hair follicle systems are being engineered to better mimic natural hair follicles for studying hair disorders and testing treatments.
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August 2019 in “Nature communications” Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” Exosomes show promise for tissue repair and regeneration with advantages over traditional cell therapies.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TYK2 inhibition may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing immune response.
Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Targeting pyroptosis may offer new treatments for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.