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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin patterns form through molecular signals and genetic factors, affecting healing and dermatology.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
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December 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The WRAHPS Guidelines standardize reporting in wound healing studies to improve research quality and therapy development.
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April 2024 in “Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology” Allergies and atopic conditions may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Abnormal activation of hair follicle stem cells and Wnt/β-catenin signaling contributes to sebaceous neoplasms.
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January 2018 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” Black raspberry extract may help with hair growth, skin whitening, and weight loss.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” Certain VDR gene changes can affect melanoma risk.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” Surgery can help treat vitiligo when other treatments don't work.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” B cells can both help and hinder the body's defense against melanoma.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
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April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
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September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
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October 2022 in “Scientific reports” Nestin identifies specific progenitor cells in hair follicles that can become outer root sheath cells.
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February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
March 2021 in “Cell stem cell” Skin cell behavior is influenced by the tightness of nearby cells, affecting their growth and development.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is becoming essential for diagnosing skin conditions and is expected to be a standard tool for dermatologists.
April 2008 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The book gives a basic overview of mesotherapy and fat-dissolving injections but lacks detailed guidance and effectiveness comparisons for practitioners.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.