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February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
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December 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Steatocystoma multiplex causes recurring skin cysts and needs early recognition for better management.
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April 2024 in “Immunity” CD80 on skin stem cells helps expand Treg cells to aid wound healing.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Abnormal keratin expression in mice causes severe oral issues, affecting feeding.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Negative Pressure Wound Therapy speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell growth.
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
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May 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Early detection of specific skin lesions can help identify Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and prevent serious complications.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron balance is crucial for skin health, affecting conditions like psoriasis and hair loss.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
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June 2024 in “Access Microbiology” Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
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April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acute wounds heal well, but chronic wounds struggle due to ongoing inflammation and poor tissue repair.
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June 2020 in “Nature” Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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January 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Encapsulated stem cell exosomes in hydrogel improve wound healing.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.