66 citations
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May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
72 citations
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January 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
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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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January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use may cause skin pigmentation loss.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fgf20 is important for the development and regulation of the cells that form the base of hair follicles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a specific immune cell signal can trigger hair growth.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
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May 2019 in “Stem cell reviews” Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and signs of aging without causing skin irritation.
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April 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists are crucial for managing skin side effects in metastatic melanoma patients using vemurafenib and ipilimumab.
120 citations
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Personalized treatment plans improve vitiligo care.
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May 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat tissue extract may help treat vitiligo by reducing cell stress and promoting skin repair.
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Two genes, ERBB4 and ROR1, may cause the unique pigmentation in Lanping black-boned sheep.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Vitiligo treatment requires a personalized mix of therapies to restore skin color and improve life quality.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.