October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Bariatric surgery can improve some skin issues but may worsen others due to nutritional deficiencies.
November 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A new method quickly creates controllable cell clusters for tissue engineering and drug testing.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Tripeptides help heal wounds and regenerate skin by speeding up tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using the right hair care products can improve hair health and help manage hair disorders.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbal remedies show promise for managing premature hair greying but need more research.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts agree on understanding hair aging to improve diagnosis and treatments.
Fraser's Dolphin can heal skin wounds with minimal scarring, unlike humans.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Sanhuang Fukang oil helps heal radiation skin injuries by reducing inflammation and cell death.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
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November 2019 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Stem cells are more dynamic and adaptable than previously believed.
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July 2016 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.
January 2023 in “Annali di stomatologia” PRP helps heal and repair tissues in medicine but needs more research for better use.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Layer-by-Layer self-assembly is promising for biomedical uses like tissue engineering and cell therapy, but challenges remain in material safety and process optimization.
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April 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
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December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
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June 2017 in “Rejuvenation Research” Minoxidil treatment increases aorta elasticity and reduces stiffness in aged mice, potentially helping with age-related heart issues.